Location: Colindale, London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Temporary – 12 Weeks
Hours: 36 Hours per Week
Start Date: 13 July 2026
Pay Rate: £176.25 per day PAYE
Recruiting on behalf of: Barnet Council
Recruiter: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Join a High-Performing Adult Social Care Team

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join Barnet Council's Adults and Communities Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with at least four years' post-qualified experience who is passionate about delivering person-centred, strengths-based social work that promotes independence and improves outcomes for adults and carers.

This hybrid role offers a flexible working arrangement, with office attendance on Tuesdays, community-based visits for assessments and reviews, and home working for the remainder of the week.

About the Role

As an Adult Social Worker, you will manage a diverse caseload while delivering high-quality assessments, care planning, safeguarding interventions, and reviews in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.

Key responsibilities include:

Completing Care Act assessments and strengths-based care planning.
Supporting older adults, people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and their carers.
Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision-making where appropriate.
Carrying out safeguarding enquiries and promoting Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
Developing outcome-focused care and support plans.
Working collaboratively with health professionals, community services, voluntary organisations, and partner agencies.
Managing direct payments, personal budgets, equipment, adaptations, and referrals.
Maintaining accurate case records and producing professional reports.
Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and representing the service where required.
Providing guidance and support to colleagues and Assessment & Enablement Officers where appropriate.

What We're Looking For

Essential requirements:

Social Work England registration.
Qualified Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent).
Minimum 4 years' post-qualified Adult Social Work experience.
Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and adult social care practice.
Experience managing complex caseloads within a local authority setting.
Excellent assessment, communication, report writing, and decision-making skills.
Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice and promoting independence.

Desirable:

Best Interest Assessor (BIA) qualification.
Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
Knowledge of Direct Payments, brokerage, and commissioning processes.

Why Apply?

Competitive daily rates.
Hybrid working with excellent flexibility.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunity to work within a respected London local authority.
Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to adults, carers, and local communities.

Contract Details

Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Contract: 12 Weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Office on Tuesdays, community visits for assessments and reviews, with home working available.
Start Date: 13 July 2026

If you're an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for your next rewarding contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.