Social Worker (Localities)

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. Our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

Are you passionate about empowering adults to live fulfilling lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment where leadership is visible, compassionate, and impactful? Join a team of dedicated social workers who support one another, share knowledge, and work creatively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to Barnet’s diverse communities. At Barnet, we’re proud of our culture, one built on learning, reflection, and support. Our CQC review highlighted the high visibility and compassion of leadership team, a quality our staff consistently appreciate. We’ve cultivated an environment where quality assurance and peer learning are central to how we grow together. In a sector where workforce retention is a challenge, Barnet stands out. Our strong retention rates reflect a workplace where people feel connected, supported, and proud to belong. An external audit praised our commitment to continuous learning, open dialogue, and reflective practice. Our supervision framework is robust, and our staff consistently speak highly of the support they receive.

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate social worker to join our Adults Social Care team, supporting older adults and those with physical disabilities. 36 hours per week, with flexible working options including hybrid or full office-based work. You’ll work collaboratively with residents, families, carers, and partner organisations to promote wellbeing and independence. You’ll carry out complex assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding enquiries, applying strengths-based approaches and using evidence-based practice and upholding professional standards. You may also conduct Mental Capacity Act assessments, ensuring decisions are made with and for the individual wherever possible.

About you

• Hold relevant Social Work degree qualification and registered as a Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Understanding and experience in working with vulnerable adults.
• Relevant experience in operating effectively as a practising Social Worker.
• Understanding and experience in operating with a comprehensive assessment framework including self-assessment.
• Experience in preparing clear and accurate correspondence, reports and other written documentation.
• Record of high performance in successfully delivering a customer-focused service to demanding targets and objectives.
• Experience in actively and effectively participating in cross-functional networks and local groups.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• 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 wellbeing training programs including confidential employee assistance.

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking Apply to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact cahtraining@barnet.gov.uk.

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process.

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.