Senior Social Worker - Family Support And Safeguarding Team in Barking, Essex

Job Title:
Senior Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Barking, UK

Salary:
£37.52 Hourly

Type:
Full Time/Part Time

Seize this exciting opportunity to elevate your career as a Senior Social Worker with the Family Support and Safeguarding Team within Children's Social Care in Barking. With a competitive hourly salary of £37.52, this locum role offers both full-time and part-time positions, where core hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, with the flexibility to tweak your timings around life's other adventures—maybe a 8am-6pm four-day week or a mellow 9am-6pm end to your day.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexibility at Your Fingertips: Enjoy the freedom of choosing your work pattern that suits your lifestyle—whether it's a leisurely morning or an early finish, it's your call.
• High Earning Potential: With a lucrative hourly rate, make the most of your skills while securing your financial future.
• Diverse Work Options: Opt for full-time or part-time shifts to keep your career balanced with life's other joys.
• Variety of Experience: Locum work brings the opportunity to build a diverse portfolio with exposure to different cases and innovative social work practices.
• Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience working across multidisciplinary teams, enriching your skill set with every assignment.

What you will do:

• Carry out core assessments, pre-birth assessments, and risk assessments to ensure children's safety and welfare
• Conduct Section 47 child protection investigations and implement necessary interventions
• Write detailed statements for court and represent the authority effectively
• Complete Section 7 and 37 reports for court proceedings
• Undertake home visits to monitor safety and provide ongoing support for families
• Keep up-to-date with case recordings and thoroughly document all interactions
• Convene and chair core group meetings, fostering collaboration with other professionals
• Engage in joint investigations and interviews with police to ensure cohesive child protection efforts
• Initiate and oversee care proceedings, playing a pivotal role in the care planning process
• Supervise contact, write reports for case conferences, and attend strategy meetings
• Develop and review comprehensive Child in Need plans

Barking is a vibrant place to live and work, brimming with diverse cultural experiences and community spirit. It's well connected to central London, offering unique local attractions and green spaces that promise a delightful work-life balance, making it an excellent choice for your next career move. Join a team that is committed, dynamic, and ready to welcome you with open arms and a shared mission to make a difference in children's lives.

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Apply now to join Senior Social Worker in Barking, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.