Job Description
Senior Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention TeamLocation: Barking & DagenhamSalary: £47,532 - £50,574 + £2,500 Recruitment & £2,500 Retention BonusContract: Permanent, Full-Time
Social Personnel is proud to be working with Barking & Dagenham Council, currently recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention Service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious practitioner ready to take the next step in their career, in a supportive, forward-thinking borough that puts children at the heart of everything they do.
�? What’s in it for you:
* £2,500 recruitment bonus and £2,500 retention bonus
* Generous salary between £47,532 - £50,574
* Relocation package available
* Up to 31 days annual leave
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Ongoing career progression and management development pathways
* Strong focus on wellbeing and flexible working
* Access to high-quality training and learning support
?? The Role:
* Manage a complex caseload and deliver timely, effective assessments and interventions
* Ensure the voice of the child is central to all decision-making and recorded consistently
* Coach and support less experienced colleagues within the team
* Deputise for the Team Manager when required
* Contribute to the ongoing development of practice, standards, and service delivery
* Be a key part of an improving, resilient service with a clear vision and relational practice model
? About You:
* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
* Completed ASYE and substantial post-qualification experience in frontline child protection work
* Strong analytical and communication skills
* Confident in managing complex risk and multi-agency working
* Committed to relationship-based practice and achieving the best for children and families
Join a borough that is serious about social work, serious about change, and serious about you.
?? Apply now or contact Social Personnel today to learn more about this opportunity.