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 the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham as a Senior Social Worker in the Family Support & Safeguarding Team, based at Barking & 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 offers excellent flexibility. Core hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, but there is real flexibility around start and finish times. Options include 8am-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 Undertake Core Assessments, pre-birth assessments, and risk assessments to ensure children's safety and wellbeing. Carry out Section 47 Child Protection investigations and prepare high-quality statements and reports for court. Complete Section 7 and Section 37 reports, represent the local authority in court, and give evidence when required. Conduct home visits to monitor situations, safeguard children, and ensure accurate and up-to-date case recording. Convene and chair core group meetings, working closely with multi-agency partners. Undertake joint investigations and interviews with the police, and initiate and oversee care proceedings. Develop, implement, and review Care Plans, supervise contact, and write detailed case conference reports. Attend strategy meetings, case conferences, and complete Child in Need plans where 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. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for social work and healthcare roles. With an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible rates and roles that match your skills and experience.