Social Worker – Duty & Assessment

Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP

Social Worker required for Duty & Assessment team at Barnet Council. Providing expertise and supervision in delivering high quality services to vulnerable children and families.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £53,463 - £58,710 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of safeguarding children legislation and policies, alongside excellent communication skills for writing assessments and plans. Engages innovatively with children and families to achieve positive outcomes through high-quality services and interventions.

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Social Workers required for our Duty & Assessment team.
Ensure that you have access to excellent training opportunities.
Offer reflexive and meaningful individual and group supervision opportunities to develop your expertise and confidence.
Access to systemic training.
Manageable caseloads within small teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

In depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework and polices in relation to safeguarding children
Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in writing assessments and plans for young people
Proven experience in demonstrating your impact on families in achieving positive outcomes for children and influence the professional networks that you work with
Innovative and positive engagement with children and families in their assessments and plans and a passion for delivery of high quality services and interventions to vulnerable children in partnership with a wide range of agencies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance