Social Worker, Bilingual

Social Work Referral Officer – Assessment, Intervention and MASH Team – London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, UK – £17.80 Hourly – Ongoing

Step into a unique opportunity as a Social Work Referral Officer with the Assessment, Intervention and MASH Team in the vibrant London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. Earn a competitive hourly salary of £17.80, ensuring you’re well-compensated for your skills and commitment. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the community while enjoying the flexibility of locum work.

Perks and benefits:

• Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy that comes with an hourly wage. Work around your life, not the other way around.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from continuous development and training opportunities that keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.
• Networking: Build meaningful relationships with a wide range of professionals across multiple agencies. It’s a fantastic way to expand your professional circle.
• Work-Life Balance: Maintain your personal life while doing meaningful and impactful work. Locum work allows you to choose your availability.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving sector where no two days are the same.

What you will do:

• Provide administrative support to the Referral desk within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
• Answer and manage a variety of enquiries, ensuring impeccable customer service and effective signposting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective handling of safeguarding referrals.
• Communicate complex safeguarding information to a broad range of professionals with clarity and sound rationale.
• Ensure accurate recording of work undertaken and maintain excellent file management, both electronic and paper-based.
• Liaise and collect relevant information to address requests from partner agencies.
• Advise callers on available services and demonstrate an extensive knowledge of support resources.
• Escalate issues immediately to the team manager when needed.
• Adhere to council policies regarding equal opportunities, data protection, and health and safety.

Living and working in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham provides a unique blend of urban excitement and community spirit. With a wealth of cultural hotspots, excellent transport links, and a growing sense of innovation, it’s a fantastic place to enhance your career and life in one of London’s most dynamic areas. Join us and contribute to making a difference in a community that values your commitment and expertise.

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