Advanced Practitioner - Children

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Advanced Practitioner – Children & Families

Barnet Council | £38.00 per hour | ASAP Start | Full-Time Locum | Hybrid

SW Locums is seeking a highly experienced Advanced Practitioner to join Barnet Council in a rewarding locum opportunity supporting children, families and kinship carers.

This is an ideal role for a Social Work professional with specialist experience in Kinship Assessments who is ready to bring their expertise to a forward-thinking children's service.

The Opportunity

You will work with children and families and play an important role in assessing and supporting kinship arrangements.

The successful candidate must have:

• At least 3 years' experience in a permanent Social Worker position

• Strong experience working directly with children and families

• Proven experience completing Viability Assessments

• Proven experience completing Special Guardian Assessments

• Proven experience completing Connected Carer Assessments

Please note: Specific experience in Kinship Assessments is essential. Candidates with only generic fostering experience, without the required kinship assessment background, will not be considered.

Role Snapshot

Location: Barnet, London
Rate: £38.00 per hour
Contract: Full-time locum
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Working Style: Hybrid option available

Why Barnet Council?

Barnet is a diverse and vibrant London borough with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families. This is a great opportunity to work within a service where experienced practitioners can use their specialist knowledge to make a meaningful difference.

Why SW Locums?

With SW Locums, you can expect:

• Competitive locum opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Flexible working options

• Access to opportunities across leading local authorities

• A professional and supportive recruitment experience

£500 Referral Reward

Know a Social Worker who has the right Kinship Assessment experience?

Refer a successful candidate to SW Locums and receive a £500 referral bonus.

Terms and conditions apply.

Your expertise can change a child's future. Take your next step with SW Locums today.