Lead Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24.24 i £33.22 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Barnet, Hertfordshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Neway International Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | OR21625 |
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Neway International are seeking a Lead Practitioner (Grade J) – Social Care Qualified to join our client based with Barnet Council.
Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Hours: 36 per week
Rate:
PAYE: £24.24 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £33.22 per hour
Work Pattern: Hybrid working, Monday to Friday
Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–5:15pm
Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm
About the Client
Barnet Council’s Communities, Adults & Health directorate delivers high‑quality, person‑centred support to adults across the borough. Their front‑door service is fast‑paced, high‑volume, and central to ensuring residents receive timely advice, support, and safeguarding interventions. The team is seeking an experienced Lead Practitioner to provide leadership, oversight, and professional guidance during a period of maternity/paternity cover.
The Role
The Lead Practitioner will oversee the busy front‑door service, screening incoming referrals, directing workflow, and ensuring high‑quality practice across the team. You will provide supervision to junior staff, quality‑assure assessments and decisions, and work closely under the direction of Team Managers to maintain safe, effective service delivery.
This role requires a confident, experienced Social Worker with strong leadership skills, excellent judgement, and the ability to manage high‑pressure, high‑volume environments.
Key Responsibilities
Screen and triage incoming referrals via email and telephone.
Provide clear direction and guidance to staff within the front‑door service.
Quality‑assure work completed by junior team members.
Deliver professional supervision and support to staff.
Work closely with Team Managers to ensure safe and effective decision‑making.
Maintain high standards of practice in line with legislation, policy, and organisational expectations.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England.
Significant experience in frontline adult social care.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Excellent communication and decision‑making abilities.
Ability to work confidently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and front‑door processes.
Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Hours: 36 per week
Rate:
PAYE: £24.24 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £33.22 per hour
Work Pattern: Hybrid working, Monday to Friday
Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–5:15pm
Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm
About the Client
Barnet Council’s Communities, Adults & Health directorate delivers high‑quality, person‑centred support to adults across the borough. Their front‑door service is fast‑paced, high‑volume, and central to ensuring residents receive timely advice, support, and safeguarding interventions. The team is seeking an experienced Lead Practitioner to provide leadership, oversight, and professional guidance during a period of maternity/paternity cover.
The Role
The Lead Practitioner will oversee the busy front‑door service, screening incoming referrals, directing workflow, and ensuring high‑quality practice across the team. You will provide supervision to junior staff, quality‑assure assessments and decisions, and work closely under the direction of Team Managers to maintain safe, effective service delivery.
This role requires a confident, experienced Social Worker with strong leadership skills, excellent judgement, and the ability to manage high‑pressure, high‑volume environments.
Key Responsibilities
Screen and triage incoming referrals via email and telephone.
Provide clear direction and guidance to staff within the front‑door service.
Quality‑assure work completed by junior team members.
Deliver professional supervision and support to staff.
Work closely with Team Managers to ensure safe and effective decision‑making.
Maintain high standards of practice in line with legislation, policy, and organisational expectations.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England.
Significant experience in frontline adult social care.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
Excellent communication and decision‑making abilities.
Ability to work confidently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and front‑door processes.