Senior Social Worker - Family Support & Safeguarding Team

Position: Senior Social Worker - Family Support & Safeguarding Team
Location: Barking

We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker in the Family Support & Safeguarding Team within Barking & Dagenham. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Barking & Dagenham ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!

The responsibilities of the Senior Social Worker includes:

Undertaking initial investigations
Undertaking core investigations
Operating under the remit of the Children's Act, 1989
Attending child protection meetings
Managing a high caseload
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files
Supporting junior members of the team
The ideal candidate will have:
Social Work England registration
Eligibility to work in the UK
Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)
Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.

To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information