Social Worker - Children Specialist Autism Team

Barnet Council is seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join our Children with Disabilities Team, specifically within our Specialist Autism Team. This role offers low and manageable caseloads, supportive managers, and excellent opportunities for training and promotion within an elevated structure.

• Hybrid Working Arrangements: Approximately 2 days minimum in the office, determined by the needs of families, team meetings, supervision, etc. Flexibility is negotiable with the line manager.
• Duty Week for Duty & Assessment Team Roles: Social Workers are required to be in the office all week every 4 weeks.
• Ofsted Rating: The council holds a 'Good' Ofsted rating.
• Facilities: Free parking and modern offices with good transport links (Colindale tube station is a 5-minute walk and local bus routes within walking distance).
• Support Services: In-house mental health service supporting Social Work teams with direct work.

• �39,951 - �44,019 p/a (basic salary)
• Plus a 20% Retention bonus added on top for all candidates
• Option to choose a lower-cost pension scheme with a supplement of up to 17% of the base salary
• Total compensation package equates to �54,732.87 - �60,306.05

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in social work teams, including an ASYE year.
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework and policies in relation to safeguarding children.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly in writing assessments and plans for young people.
• Impact: Proven experience in demonstrating impact on families and achieving positive outcomes for children, influencing professional networks.
• Engagement: Innovative and positive engagement with children and families in their assessments and plans, with a passion for delivering high-quality services and interventions to vulnerable children in partnership with a wide range of agencies.

• Shortlisted candidates are required to complete an online written assessment as part of the process. Up to 2 hours are allowed to complete this, although some may not need that long. This can be done from home on personal laptops.

• Annual Leave: 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Pension: Flexible Government pension options with contributions of over 26%.
• Working Environment: Flexible working arrangements based at our modern, purpose-built office, 5 minutes' walk from a tube station with free parking.
• Support: Proactive Practice and Learning Managers providing responsive and co-produced training sessions to meet emerging themes in practice.
• Integrated Services: Access to an integrated child and family clinical service with mental health professionals to support your work.
• Manageable Caseloads: Small teams ensuring manageable caseloads.
• Lifestyle Discounts: A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers, and more.
• Payroll Benefits: Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel, and gym membership.
• Training: A range of training options tailored to social workers, including access to systemic training and practice educator training.
• Sponsorship: Offers sponsorship to people with 1 year of experience in the UK as a social worker.

Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of children with disabilities within Barnet.

Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or