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We have a career progression opportunity for a Social Worker within our Assessment and Intervention Service.
You’ll manage complex cases, assess risk and plan intervention in a timely manner and, always, making sure that the children’s voices are heard and recorded consistently. We’ll also expect you to contribute to the team – helping us develop and improve standards and quality, helping us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and their families. You will be expected to work independently and demonstrate initiative as well as being a strong team player.
Our Children Social Care workforce is strong and growing, we have navigated the recent challenges with agility and resilience, and we are now entering our next phase of improvements. It is an exciting time to join the service as many initiatives and opportunities are being offered to staff who are committed and as passionate as we are.
Re-applying for posts
Applicants who have not been shortlisted or who are unsuccessful at interview cannot reapply for the same job if it’s within 6 months of the first advert – for further information please refer to our Jobs and Career Page - ‘Working for us and Information for Applicants’ on our website.
Special requirements for this post
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure check.
You will have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and hold a recognised Social Work qualification and a current Social Work England Registration.
Please note - you MUST have Right to Work in the UK to apply for this post. We cannot support international candidates who require VISAs.
About you
You will need experience of working with children and their families to safeguard and promote their welfare. You will need experience in managing complex caseloads, be an analytical and curious practitioner who is committed to embrace our relational approach. We are looking for conscientious and compassionate people to grow our already established workforce.
About us
This is an exciting time to join the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. We have been on a journey over the last few years, that has seen us transform the council and the way we deliver our services. At the heart of this transformation is our community. We need committed individuals to support us in the delivery of these aims and to become part of our team to make a difference to our children and families. In return we offer a competitive pay package, £2.5k recruitment and retention allowance, generous pension and relocation package, annual leave up to 30 days, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing. We work in a dispersed way, offering flexible working arrangements.
If you would like a confidential discussion about this post and other Social Work posts we are advertising, then please contact socialcarerecruitment@lbbd.gov.uk and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
How to Apply
It is essential that you attach your CV, addressing how you meet the criteria and drive values indicated in the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy. The criteria and qualities/drive values are marked as AF1-6 and AFV1-3 respectively.
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