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Dates
10th November 2026 - 2nd February 2027
£27.32 per hour
Location
2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Skills
Creative Thinking,
Case Management,
Analytical Thinking,
Child Social Worker,
Risk Assessment,
Collaborative work
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CSW - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care (Grade J)
Barnet Council
Who You Are
An experienced social worker with a passion for achieving the best outcomes for looked after children. You bring creative and analytical thinking, coupled with recent experience as a case holder for Looked After Children.
What the job involves
You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective care and pathway plans to achieve permanency and stability in placements. The role involves working with a varied caseload of children in care, supporting them from infancy to 18 years old. You will develop risk assessments, safety plans, and work closely with partners to keep children safe. The position also involves supporting children through assessments, care planning, and life story work to help them transition to independence.
Skills
- Creative and analytical thinking
- Case management experience for Looked After Children
- Care and pathway plan development
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Collaborative work with partners
- Supporting independence transitions