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Team Manager – Children’s Services Barnet Council Assessment Team \n\nPay rate £31.78 per hour PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 43.72 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay \n\n About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Team Manager to join a busy Children’s Services team within the London Borough of Barnet. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality services across Child Protection, Child in Need, and Looked After Children.\n You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while driving best practice and positive outcomes.\n\n Key Responsibilities\nLead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers and support staff\nOversee caseloads across Child Protection, CIN, and LAC\nProvide reflective supervision, guidance, and performance management\nEnsure high-quality assessments, care planning, and case progression\nChair strategy meetings, core groups, and other multi-agency forums\nDrive service improvement and maintain compliance with statutory frameworks\nManage complex and high-risk cases, providing oversight and direction\nWork collaboratively with multi-agency partners and stakeholdersRequirements\n✅ Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work or equivalent)\n✅ Registered with Social Work England (SWE)\n✅ Significant post-qualified experience within Children’s Services\n✅ Previous management or supervisory experience (Team Manager / Senior Practitioner level)\n✅ Strong knowledge of Child Protection, CIN, and LAC frameworks\n✅ Experience managing complex cases and leading teams in a fast-paced environmentWhat We’re Looking For\nStrong leadership and decision-making skills\nAbility to motivate and develop staff\nExcellent knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and statutory guidance\nCommitment to delivering child-centred, outcome-focused practice\nConfidence working in high-pressure environmentsWhy Join Barnet?\nSupportive and forward-thinking leadership team\nOpportunities for professional development and career progression\nDiverse and rewarding working environment\nStrong focus on quality practice and continuous improvementApply Now If you are an experienced Team Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-performing local authority, we would love to hear from you.\n\nEmail your CV (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 Location: Finchley, Barnet, London Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time, Temporary Salary: £37,868 – £39,851 per annum (in line with Teacher Pay Scales - M1) Teach Now is working in partnership with a small, welcoming primary school in Finchley to recruit an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) for a September 2026 start. This role is open to ECTs interested in teaching Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, depending on strengths and preferences. This is a school with a big community feel, where staff know every child exceptionally well and new teachers are never left feeling “lost.” The close-knit team is highly supportive, making it an ideal environment for ECTs who want to develop confidence, skill, and classroom presence within a nurturing setting. Why this role is perfect for an ECT Small, friendly school with strong relationships across staff, pupils, and families Weekly mentoring with an experienced Head of School who is also the ECT mentor Structured and rigorous induction programme with hands-on support Shadowing, team teaching, team marking, and guided planning in the first term Protected ECT entitlement time, always prioritised Planning, Workload & Wellbeing PPA from home is embedded and working well ECT time from home when mentoring meetings are not scheduled Centralised planning and resources, including White Rose Maths and Cornerstones Clear, structured writing plans provided centrally to reduce workload Workload-conscious marking policy reviewed specifically to protect staff wellbeing Support for Pupils – and for You Around 40 pupils on the SEND register Strong additional staffing, including 15 one-to-one TAs Flexible intervention groups for all abilities, including higher attainers Dedicated nurture, self-regulation, and intervention spaces Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging lessons in KS1 or KS2 with support and guidance Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment Work closely with mentors, TAs, and school leaders Support pupil progress through assessment and feedback Candidate Requirements QTS (or on track to achieve by September 2026) An Early Career Teacher keen to develop in KS1 or KS2 A reflective practitioner open to coaching and feedback A team player aligned with a nurturing school ethos This is a rare opportunity to begin your teaching career in a school where community, care, and ECT development are genuinely prioritised. Salary will be determined in line with the Outer London Main Pay Scale and aligned to the Early Career Teacher (ECT) pay range (M1–M2). The role is suitable for ECTs, with salary awarded at M1. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now 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. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Pre-Birth / Newborn Family Help Team for Enfield Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Working with families at the pre-birth stage and with newborns to ensure safe care and positive outcomes. * Completing detailed pre-birth assessments and risk assessments within required timescales. * Developing and implementing child-focused plans to safeguard and support infants. * Working in partnership with health professionals including midwives and health visitors. * Managing a caseload effectively within a fast-paced safeguarding environment. * Maintaining accurate, up-to-date case records and preparing reports where required. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working Pay Rate: * Up to £37.52 p/h Umbrella Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * Minimum 3 years' experience in children's social care * Experience within pre-birth assessments, safeguarding, or assessment teams * Social Work England Registration * Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: * DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy * Twice weekly payroll * Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration. Please contact me on (phone number removed) or K.Dsouza@ (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free

Enfield | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on managing risk, protecting vulnerable children, and supporting families through effective statutory interventions. You will work within a supportive and high-performing service, delivering high-quality assessments and ensuring timely and outcome-focused care planning for children and families. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases Undertake Section 47 enquiries and risk assessments Develop and review Child Protection plans Lead and participate in strategy discussions, conferences, and core group meetings Work directly with children and families to promote positive change Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and court where required Maintain accurate and analytical case recordings What You’ll Need: Social Work England Registration Social Work Qualification At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care Strong experience within Child Protection teams Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills 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. If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Child Protection role in Enfield, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat! 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)

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker within a Child Protection Team within the Social Care industry in Bedford. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments LAC Reviews Giving Evidence Managing a varied caseload Court Reports Section 47'sTo be successful: For this role you will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level. Candidates will need to have an excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches, relevant legislation, national policy and initiatives and experience working with Children and Families. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within a Children’s Safeguarding or Child Protection Team. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process. To discuss this Qualified Social Worker role, or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Bedford please contact Faye Rowe on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)