Senior Social Worker - Assessment Team Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Assessment Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Barking, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour

Senior Social Worker within the Assessment Team in Barking, earning £39.04 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours of 35 per week and the chance to play a vital role in safeguarding children and supporting families. Based at The Town Hall Square with a flexible hybrid working model of 2-3 office days per week, this role combines professional challenge with excellent work-life balance.

Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will contribute your expertise in children’s social work to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

As a locum social worker, you can enjoy the flexibility and variety that locum work offers while expanding your professional network, enhancing your skills, and shaping a career path that suits your ambitions.

Full Time: Benefit from a structured 35-hour working week while maintaining a positive work-life balance.

Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £39.04 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.

Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home alongside office-based collaboration, with 2-3 days per week in the office.

Professional Development: Access ongoing learning opportunities to support your continued growth and career progression.

Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values innovation, shared knowledge, and professional excellence.

Varied Caseload: Gain experience managing complex assessments and safeguarding interventions across a diverse range of cases.

Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while helping to shape positive futures.

• Conduct comprehensive Initial Assessments to identify the needs, strengths, and risks affecting children and families.
• Undertake assessments under the single assessment framework and ensure all statutory requirements are met.
• Initiate Care Proceedings where appropriate and progress cases to Initial Child Protection Conferences.
• Develop effective care plans and provide information, advice, and signposting to relevant support services.
• Carry out detailed risk assessments to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Prepare reports for Child Protection Conferences and actively participate in safeguarding meetings.
• Draft high-quality court statements and support applications for Emergency Protection Orders and Care Orders where necessary.
• Attend court hearings and provide professional evidence and recommendations.
• Undertake home visits to assess living conditions, monitor progress, and support safeguarding interventions.
• Chair and facilitate meetings with families, professionals, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and other agencies to coordinate effective support for children and families.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records in line with legislation, policy, and professional standards.

Barking is a vibrant and fast-growing area that offers an excellent blend of urban convenience and community spirit. With strong transport links into Central London, attractive riverside developments, green open spaces, and a rich cultural heritage, Barking is a fantastic place to live and work. Its diverse and welcoming community, combined with ongoing regeneration and investment, makes it an exciting location for social work professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.