Senior Social Worker - MASH

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization in Barking seeks an experienced Senior Social Worker for a MASH team role focused on safeguarding children and supporting families. This position offers a competitive salary, a £2,500 retention allowance, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate is a qualified social worker with a passion for relational practice and experience in safeguarding contexts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£2,500 recruitment and retention allowance

Relocation package available

Up to 31 days' annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension scheme

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in safeguarding contexts.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families.
• Assess and respond to referrals alongside partner agencies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Confidence in decision-making

Partnership-building skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Completed your ASYE

Job description

Senior Social Worker - MASH (Full Time)

Salary: £49,056 - £52,194 per annum plus £2,500 recruitment and retention allowance

Location: London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Contract Type: Permanent

Join a dedicated and child-focused MASH team in Barking & Dagenham! This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to play a key role in safeguarding children and supporting families at the point of contact with our services. We know that social work can be both incredibly challenging and immensely rewarding. That's why we foster a culture of high support and high challenge, where you'll receive excellent supervision, continuous learning opportunities, and space to reflect and grow. You’ll work alongside partner agencies to assess and respond to referrals, ensuring timely and effective interventions for children and families in need of protection. We're looking for someone who is analytical, curious, and confident in decision‑making — a practitioner who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and values relational practice.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Completed your ASYE.
• Experience working with children and families in safeguarding contexts.
• Strong communication and partnership‑building skills.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £49,056 - £52,194 per annum.
• £2,500 recruitment and retention allowance.
• Relocation package available.
• Up to 31 days' annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong emphasis on wellbeing.
• Excellent pension scheme and continued professional development.

This is a pivotal time to join Barking & Dagenham as we continue to strengthen and grow our Children's Services. Our workforce is resilient, motivated, and committed to delivering high‑quality support to local families — and we're ready to welcome someone who shares that passion.