Role: Social Work Team Manager
Location: Barnet
Team: Referral and Assessment
Pay: Up to £44.50 per hour
Contract: Full Time Locum

Barnet Council is looking for an experienced Team Manager to lead their Referral and Assessment Team. This is a frontline management role, overseeing a team of Social Workers who handle new referrals, carry out assessments, and make key decisions about support and safeguarding pathways.

You’ll be responsible for supervising staff, ensuring high-quality practice, managing performance, and driving effective outcomes for children and families. The role demands confident leadership, strong decision-making, and a thorough understanding of frontline statutory services.

Barnet offers a supportive and structured environment with a strong emphasis on professional development, reflective supervision, and practice-led management.

To apply, you must have:

• Social Work England registration

• A recognised Social Work qualification

• The Right to Work in the UK

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

Interested?
Contact Josh Dhumisani on 01635 226350 to discuss the role further.

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply).