Job Description

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, 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. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role

Carry out or support

Care Act assessments

, including self-assessments, to identify proportionate, cost-effective options. Design and implement

personalised, outcome-focused support plans

that promote independence, choice, and reduce long-term care costs. Complete

risk assessments

and

Mental Capacity Act assessments

, ensuring statutory compliance and safeguarding principles. Manage a

complex caseload

in line with legislation, Council policy, and best practice. Work collaboratively with

NHS partners, specialist teams, and third-sector organisations

to deliver holistic support. Engage service users, carers, and advocates throughout assessment, planning, and review processes. Maintain knowledge of local provision and make timely referrals to specialist services. Support and promote

personal budgets, direct payments, and self-funding options

, guiding clients through processes. Liaise with procurement teams to arrange services, equipment, and adaptations. Act as a

trusted assessor

where trained, reducing unnecessary handovers. Chair and participate in multi-agency meetings and reviews. Ensure timely reviews of care plans and adapt support to changing needs. Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records and prepare reports as required. Promote and safeguard the welfare of adults, adhering to

Safeguarding policies

and acting as Best Interest Assessor where trained. Lead in specialist areas (e.g., HIV, asylum, sensory impairment) as appropriate. Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks, professional standards, and Council procedures. Contribute to service improvement through evaluation, team meetings, and training. Work flexibly to meet changing needs and deliver

value-for-money solutions

within budgetary constraints.

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About you

You must be able to:
Deliver high-quality social work in line with legislation and policy.

Must be registered with Social Work England.

Work within a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable adults. Focus on outcomes set out in the

Care Act 2014

. Use a person-centred, enabling approach in all aspects of your work. Carry out structured assessments to design and commission tailored support packages. Manage complex cases requiring specialist input, including long-term care planning and advanced interventions.

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 well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking

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to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Deborah.Neville@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, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.



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 hybrid 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. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply



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.