Social Worker - Assessment | Barking | £42,324-£47,532

Reference: GB211025C_1761083310

Social Worker - Assessment | Barking | £42,324-£47,532 | Permanent


Advert:
Are you a passionate Social Worker looking for a permanent role in Barking? Join the Children's Care & Support Assessment Team at 1 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7LU, and help shape the future of children's social care in London. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking Social Worker jobs in Barking and wanting to make a real impact in children's services.

Contract & Salary:
Permanent | PO3 | Salary scale: £42,324-£47,532

About the Role:
As a Social Worker in our Assessment Team, you'll play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families, in line with statutory duties under the Children Acts 1989 & 2004. You'll work within London Child Protection procedures, supporting children subject to Child Protection Plans and contributing to timely permanency planning under the Adoption Act 2002. This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in assessment team social work and statutory social work in a London Borough.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake high-quality, analytical assessments and manage a varied caseload
  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including health, education, and police
  • Ensure care plans meet health and education standards for children in care
  • Maintain accurate records and uphold GDPR, data protection, equality, diversity, and health & safety standards
  • Contribute to service development and quality assurance within Barking & Dagenham social work careers

About You:

  • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England (SWE) registration
  • Experience in CIN, CP, LAC, risk assessment, and decision-making
  • Skilled in producing detailed reports for conferences and proceedings
  • Strong communicator, able to build effective relationships with children, families, and partners
  • Reflective practitioner who uses evidence-informed tools to enhance practice

Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding role for those seeking children's social care jobs in London, with a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development. You'll be part of a service that values safeguarding children, permanency planning, and high standards of statutory social work.


For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£43,700.00 - 49,083.00
Per annum
GBP43700 - GBP49083 per annum + benefits

Greater London

Permanent

Added 21/10/2025
Reference: GB211025C_1761083310

Social Worker - Assessment | Barking | £42,324-£47,532

Greater London
Permanent

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