Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team, Barking

JOB-20240819-db742659
Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

Specialism:Social Work - Children's Services
Location:Barking&Dagenham, UK
Salary:£39.04 Hourly
Contract Type:Ongoing | Part-Time or Full-Time
Job Overview

Join theLondon Borough of Barking&Dagenhamas aSenior Social Workerin theFamily Support&Safeguarding Team, based atBarking&Dagenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role within a supportive and dynamic children's services team, earning£39.04 per hour.

The role offersexcellent flexibility. Core hours are9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, but there is real flexibility around start and finish times. Options include8am-6pm across four days,8am-4pm,9am-6pm, and more.Part-time working is also considered, making this role ideal for balancing work and personal commitments.
Perks and Benefits

• Part-Time / Full-Time:Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and commitments.
• Flexible Working Hours:Flexibility around start and finish times to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay:Excellent hourly rate of£39.04, reflecting your skills and experience.
• Professional Development:Access to training and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Supportive Team Environment:Work within a friendly, experienced, and collaborative safeguarding team making a real difference to children's lives.

What You Will Do

• UndertakeCore Assessments,pre-birth assessments, andrisk assessmentsto ensure children's safety and wellbeing.
• Carry outSection 47 Child Protection investigationsand prepare high-quality statements and reports for court.
• CompleteSection 7 and Section 37 reports, represent the local authority in court, and give evidence when required.
• Conducthome visitsto monitor situations, safeguard children, and ensure accurate and up-to-date case recording.
• Convene and chaircore group meetings, working closely with multi-agency partners.
• Undertakejoint investigations and interviews with the police, and initiate and oversee care proceedings.
• Develop, implement, and reviewCare Plans, supervise contact, and write detailedcase conference reports.
• Attendstrategy meetings, case conferences, and completeChild in Need planswhere required.

Why Barking&Dagenham?

Barking&Dagenham is a vibrant and fast-developing London borough with excellent transport links, strong community spirit, and great local amenities. With its rich history, green spaces, and growing opportunities, it's a fantastic place to both work and build your career while making a real difference to children and families.
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