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Social Worker - Permanent Role

Location: Dagenham

Salary: £47,771 - £54,056 per annum

We're supporting the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham in recruiting a dedicated Permanent Social Worker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact in a borough committed to improving outcomes for children and families.

As a Social Worker, you will deliver high-quality assessments and interventions to children and families in need, working within statutory frameworks and local guidance. You'll play a key part in ensuring safeguarding, promoting positive outcomes, and contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

• Undertake high-quality, analytical single assessments within statutory timescales.
• Assess and support children and families in line with relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Ensure the child's voice is central to all assessments, plans, and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including Health, Education, Police and voluntary services.
• Manage cases involving children subject to child protection plans and those looked after by the Local Authority.
• Provide effective support to families to address unmet needs and prevent statutory safeguarding intervention.
• Carry out statutory duties in accordance with Care Planning Regulations 2010 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Maintain accurate case records using ICT/ICS systems and contribute to service planning and quality assurance.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and SWE registration.
• Keep line managers updated regarding risks, concerns or issues arising from caseloads.
• Uphold excellent standards in information handling and record management.

• Social Work Qualification (SWE-registered).
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Previous experience in Children’s Social Care.

If you're a passionate and reflective practitioner looking for a permanent opportunity within a supportive and forward‑thinking local authority, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a team making a real difference