Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care in Barnet

Social Worker – Looked After Children

Location: Colindale, London
Rate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary / Contract

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker – Looked After Children to join a dedicated team in Colindale.

You will manage a varied caseload of children and young people in care, from infancy through to 18 years, providing high-quality assessments, care planning and direct support to achieve positive outcomes, permanency and placement stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Looked After Children and young people.

• Develop and review effective care plans and pathway plans.

• Undertake assessments, risk assessments and safety planning.

• Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and young people.

• Undertake direct work, including life story work and supporting children to express their wishes and feelings.

• Support young people to develop independence and successfully transition to leaving care.

• Develop creative and innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children in care.

About You

You will have recent experience working as a case holder for Looked After Children, with strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and statutory social work practice.

You will be a creative, analytical and committed Social Worker who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

Apply now to join a service committed to helping children in care achieve stability, independence and positive futures.

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon.