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
This is a full time fixed term contract / secondment role for 12 months.
In Barnet we value our Social Care staff and we know that our biggest and most important resource is the workforce. We want to work with Advanced Practitioners who are reflective dynamic proactive and resilient that are aspirational for our children and young people with the ability to drive long lasting change.
The Allegations Team (LADO) is a high risk complex area of practice and investigations must be carried out thoroughly and safely. The Advanced Practitioner will assess the level of risk to users ensuring that the highest priority work is
dealt with first and that the safety and wellbeing of the child is secured. This
includes giving advice to assist with making decisions about the immediate
safety of children at risk of significant harm where there is an allegations
element. This will also include giving advice to other agencies about
disciplinary measures including suspension of staff and leading the professional network in allegations matters.
You will ensure that responses to allegations are dealt with fairly consistently and expeditiously across all service areas working positively and effectively in partnership with all stakeholders and partner agencies
The salary includes a recruitment and retention allowance of 15%
About you
You will have:
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework and polices in relation to safeguarding children.
- An understanding of LADO work.
- Excellentwritten and oral communication skills.
- Be an experienced social worker who is more autonomous in your job. You will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations; and be able to assess and manage higher levels of risk.
- You will have the skills and ability to practice at a higher level which includes deputising for the Allegations manager.
- You will have an ability at a higher level to plan projects and tasks in a structured way monitoring progress against plans and can embed these into working practice.
What we offer
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking
Applyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Rob Wratten (LADO Team Manager) at
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 Councils 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. For further information please read our equality statement.
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 cant 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 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.