Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - 0-25 Disabilities

Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner to join the 0-25 Disabilities Service, specialising in work with children and young people up to age 18. This is a specialist autism-focused team within Children's Disabilities, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding, and support to children, young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities
Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act and related legislation

Lead on complex casework involving children and young people with disabilities, particularly autism

Develop, implement and review Child in Need, Child Protection and multi-agency plans

Undertake direct work with children and families, using communication approaches tailored to additional needs

Manage safeguarding concerns, risk assessments and multi-agency coordination

Provide professional guidance, mentoring and support to less experienced staff

Prepare high-quality reports for panels, meetings and court where required

Work collaboratively with health, education, SEND and community partners

Maintain accurate, timely case records in line with statutory and organisational standards

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Strong experience in children's disability services, autism, and complex needs

Skilled in assessment, safeguarding, risk management and multi-agency working

Confident managing complex caseloads and working independently

Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills

Child-centred, resilient and committed to inclusive practice

Additional Requirements
Enhanced DBS

Ability to travel for family visits