Our Offer to you:
Learning in Context is the workforce training and development approach which has been uniquely developed to meet the needs of the children’s workforce. Our key learning from analysis of various training approaches has demonstrated that learning, skills and knowledge is increased when we provide:
Learning that is accessible, relatable and applicable Learning that is well timed, tailored and targeted Live and action learning opportunities through workshops, coaching, mentoring and group (and peer) supervision Learning in Context means our focus goes beyond the traditional classroom and course-based training to a learning through experience, i.e., “know what” to “know how” supported by one-to-one development opportunities, live learning workshops, co-produced practice seminars and service days.
We are able to provide:
In Barnet we are looking for practitioners who are reflective, proactive, resilient and able to deliver purposeful social work to make a positive difference with our families and communities. Whether you are newly qualified worker or a seasoned practitioner we don’t expect you to be able to support our children and families effectively without us supporting you. This is a place where you’re given time and support to develop yourself and your practice because our approach is different. Putting children at the centre of all we do means growing and developing you is, also, at the centre of what we do. We ensure that you have access to excellent training opportunities and offer reflexive and meaningful individual and group supervision opportunities to develop your expertise and confidence.
You will have:
Barnet - in the north-west of London - is the second largest borough by population and home to over 389,000 people.
With 30 flourishing town centres and over 200 family-friendly parks, nature reserves and greenspaces, Barnet is a brilliant place to live, study, work, and raise a family.
If you think working in Barnet might be for you, then we would love to hear from you. You can arrange to come for a pre-interview visit or call us for an informal chat. You can also find out more about working in Barnet by watching the video below.
We provide members of our children’s services workforce with:
Free Parking
Competitive renumeration packages (including Barnet Flex – talk to us about this)
Access to Pool Cars/Parking Permits
30 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Work-life balance options may include flexi-time, job-share, homeworking, part-time
Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent training and development opportunities
Interest-free season travel ticket loan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Relocation package of up to £8,000
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
Childcare voucher scheme, salary sacrifice scheme
Corporate rates for membership of Better Leisure
Occupational Health advice/Health and Wellbeing Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Modern purpose built offices based in the heart of our Community at Colindale, 5 minutes walk from the underground station.
If you have any questions about applying for roles within children's social care at Barnet please contact our recruitment team FS.Recruitment@Barnet.gov.uk