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Social Worker – Permanent Role

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 47,771 - 54,056 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: RM10, Heath, Greater London

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Job Description

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.

✨ The Role

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.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

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    Undertake high-quality, analytical single assessments within statutory timescales.

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    Assess and support children and families in line with relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.

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    Ensure the child’s voice is central to all assessments, plans, and interventions.

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    Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including Health, Education, Police and voluntary services.

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    Manage cases involving children subject to child protection plans and those looked after by the Local Authority.

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    Provide effective support to families to address unmet needs and prevent statutory safeguarding intervention.

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    Carry out statutory duties in accordance with Care Planning Regulations 2010 and the Children and Families Act 2014.

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    Maintain accurate case records using ICT/ICS systems and contribute to service planning and quality assurance.

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    Engage in ongoing professional development in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and SWE registration.

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    Keep line managers updated regarding risks, concerns or issues arising from caseloads.

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    Uphold excellent standards in information handling and record management.

📌 Requirements

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    Social Work Qualification (SWE-registered).

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    Strong understanding of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.

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    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

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