Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team in Barking & Dagenham, Essex

Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children's
Location: Barking & Dagenham, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team within Children’s Social Care in Barking & Dagenham. This ongoing locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £39.04 per hour with flexible part-time or full-time working options available.

In this role, you will manage complex safeguarding cases while providing professional guidance and leadership within the team. You will work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure children and families receive timely and effective interventions. This position is ideal for an experienced social worker looking to take on greater responsibility while contributing to high-quality safeguarding practice.

Perks and Benefits

1. Flexible Working Options: Choose between part-time or full-time hours, enabling a healthy work-life balance.
2. Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £39.04 per hour, providing flexibility and financial reward for your expertise.
3. Locum Variety: Experience diverse and engaging work assignments that enhance your professional knowledge and adaptability.
4. Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, broadening your professional connections.
5. Professional Development: Access opportunities to maintain and strengthen your skills through continuous learning and exposure to complex safeguarding work.

What You Will Do

• Manage a complex caseload involving Children in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, interventions, and risk management to ensure children are safeguarded effectively.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and informal supervision to Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs).
• Lead on complex safeguarding cases and provide professional advice and guidance within the team.
• Participate in strategy discussions, case conferences, and multi-agency meetings to coordinate safeguarding responses.
• Ensure all casework complies with statutory frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and local authority procedures.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality, and timely case recordings in line with professional standards.
• Work closely with education, health services, police, and other partner agencies to protect and support children and families.
• Support the Team Manager in driving service improvements, maintaining performance standards, and promoting best practice.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children’s Social Care safeguarding services.
• Strong knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
• Experience managing complex child protection cases and court work.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Why Work in Barking & Dagenham?

Barking & Dagenham is one of London’s most diverse and rapidly developing boroughs. With excellent transport connections into central London, beautiful parks, and a vibrant community atmosphere, it offers a fantastic place to both live and work. The borough is committed to improving outcomes for children and families while supporting professionals through strong leadership and development opportunities.

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