Senior Social Worker – Expert Court Assessment Service

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security

Meaningful work

Professional development

Vibrant location

Flexible working

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Barking, UK, seeks an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Expert Court Assessment Service. This full-time, permanent role focuses on complex parenting and family assessments, ensuring child-focused analyses and timely, court-ready reports.

You will produce and quality-assure evidence-based reports, present to the Family Court, and advocate for the voice and welfare of the child within a supportive, progressive team.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting complex parenting and family assessments for ECAS.
• Ability to produce evidence-based reports suitable for judicial scrutiny.
• Experience presenting evidence in Family Court.
• Commitment to child welfare and professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and oversee complex, high-risk and specialist parenting and family assessments within ECAS, ensuring that every assessment is child-focused, analytical, and compliant with statutory and court timelines.
• Produce and quality assure detailed, evidence-based reports that stand up to judicial scrutiny, ensuring clear analysis and defendable recommendations.
• Present written and oral evidence to the Family Court, effectively handling cross-examination and judicial challenges as needed.
• Advocate for the voice, experience, and welfare of the child to be a central theme in all assessments and analyses.

Skills

Court assessments

Child welfare

Report writing

Courtroom testimony

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Expert Court Assessment Service

Salary Up to £53,919 per hour depending on experience

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Expert Court Assessment Service
Specialism: Children’s Social Work / Court Assessments
Location: Barking, UK
Salary: To be confirmed
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are on the hunt for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Expert Court Assessment Service in Barking, UK. This is a full‑time, permanent position with a salary you’ll certainly find appealing. You will become a key player within our innovative team, contributing to high-quality, court‑ready parenting and family assessments. If you are keen to work in a supportive and progressive environment that prioritises child welfare and professional excellence, then look no further. Barking offers a dynamic blend of urban life and community spirit, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

Perks and benefits

• Job security: A permanent role providing job security and opportunities for career progression.
• Meaningful work: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Professional development: Enjoy ongoing professional development that supports your career journey, keeping your skills and knowledge sharp.
• Vibrant location: Work in a community with fantastic transport links, diverse culture, and a rich array of restaurants and shops.
• Flexible working: Benefit from a supportive work environment with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

What you will do

• Undertake and oversee complex, high-risk and specialist parenting and family assessments within ECAS, ensuring that every assessment is child-focused, analytical, and compliant with statutory and court timelines.
• Produce and quality assure detailed, evidence-based reports that stand up to judicial scrutiny, ensuring clear analysis and defendable recommendations.
• Present written and oral evidence to the Family Court, effectively handling cross-examination and judicial challenges as needed.
• Advocate for the voice, experience, and welfare of the child to be a central theme in all assessments and analyses.

This is a completely transformative position where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children while enjoying a fulfilling and progressive career. In Barking, you’re not just choosing a job, you’re opting for a community that values growth, opportunity, and a vibrant lifestyle.