Safeguarding Senior Social Worker

Community Care Live; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker for Family Support & Safeguarding. This role focuses on promoting children's welfare, requiring significant experience in complex cases. Ideal candidates will demonstrate independence, teamwork, and a commitment to holistic practices in a diverse urban environment. The position offers opportunities for professional development, training, and agile working arrangements.

Benefits

High Support, High Challenge culture

Collaborative learning environments

Access to innovative initiatives

Agile working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Children's Social Work, specifically within Safeguarding and Family Support.
• Expertise in managing complex caseloads, including CP, CIN, and Court proceedings.
• A commitment to holistic, family-centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding services with a clear purpose: safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Discharge responsibilities under the Children Acts for Children in Need, Children in Need of Protection, and Children in Care.
• Build relationships with families to ensure child-focused support.

Skills

Independent working

Team player

Holistic practice

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Family Support & Safeguarding

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Up to £38 per hour

Are you a passionate, qualified Senior Social Worker looking for your next challenge? The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Family Support & Safeguarding (FSS) Team.

Barking and Dagenham is a unique and vibrant borough. We serve a diverse community from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and we are committed to a holistic approach that achieves better outcomes for every child and family we support.

The Role

As a Senior Specialist within a social work unit, you will deliver outstanding services with a clear purpose: safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will discharge the Authority’s responsibilities under the Children Acts 1989 & 2004 and other relevant legislation for:

• Children in Need (CIN)
• Children in need of protection (CP)
• Children in the care of the Local Authority (LAC)

In the FSS team, the relationship you build with families is the cornerstone of our intervention. You will be at the heart of how families experience help, ensuring that support is child-focused and impactful.

Why Barking and Dagenham?

We have navigated recent challenges with agility and resilience, and our workforce is stronger than ever. As we enter our next phase of service improvements, it is an exciting time to join us. We offer:

• High Support, High Challenge: A culture that provides relevant training and creates space for reflective practice.
• Collaborative Learning: Environments where you can learn from peers and receive constructive challenge to ensure the best decisions are made for children.
• Innovation: Access to new initiatives and professional development opportunities for committed staff.
• Agile Working: A resilient service that has adapted to modern social work needs.

What We Are Looking For

We need social workers who are ready to work independently and demonstrate initiative, while remaining a dependable team player.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England Registered).
• Significant experience in Children’s Social Work, specifically within Safeguarding and Family Support.
• Expertise in managing complex caseloads, including CP, CIN, and Court proceedings.
• A commitment to holistic, family-centered practice.
• The ability to navigate a diverse, multi-cultural urban environment with sensitivity and professionalism.