Location
London Borough of Barnet

Hours
36 hours per week with flexible working options including hybrid or full office-based work

Salary
£45,510 per annum

About the Role
Join Barnet Council’s Adults Social Care team as a skilled and compassionate Social Worker supporting older adults and those with physical disabilities. You will work collaboratively with residents, families, carers, and partner organisations to promote wellbeing and independence. Your responsibilities will include carrying out complex assessments, risk assessments, and safeguarding enquiries using strengths-based approaches and evidence-based practice while upholding professional standards. You may also conduct Mental Capacity Act assessments, ensuring decisions are made with and for the individual wherever possible. Barnet Council values a culture built on learning, reflection, and support, with visible and compassionate leadership. The team environment encourages knowledge sharing and creative problem solving to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to Barnet’s diverse communities.

Experience
Relevant experience operating effectively as a practising Social Worker, including working with vulnerable adults. Experience in conducting comprehensive assessments and safeguarding enquiries. Proven ability to deliver customer-focused services to demanding targets and objectives. Active participation in cross-functional networks and local groups.

About you
Passionate about empowering adults to live fulfilling lives. Collaborative and values-driven with a commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice. Ability to work creatively within a supportive team environment. Strong communication skills with experience preparing clear and accurate correspondence, reports, and documentation.

Qualifications
Relevant Social Work degree qualification and registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England.