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JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Assessment Team  Job Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s / A... JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Assessment Team  Job Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s / Assessment Team Location: Barking & Dagenham, UK Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour Contract Type: Locum Contract Length: Ongoing Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time (Flexible Hours) Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children’s Assessment Team in Barking & Dagenham. This ongoing locum role offers an excellent hourly rate of £37.52 per hour, with part-time or full-time options and flexible working hours.Core hours are 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, however the service offers flexibility around start and finish times. This could include patterns such as 8am–6pm over four days, 8am–4pm, 9am–6pm, and other variations to suit your lifestyle. Part-time working is also considered.This is a front-line statutory role where you will work with children and families at the point of referral, completing high-quality assessments and taking decisive action to safeguard children. Perks and Benefits Part Time / Full Time: Choose the working pattern that fits your lifestyle. Hourly Pay: Earn £37.52 per hour, giving you flexibility and control over your income. Flexible Working Hours: Core hours 9am–5pm with flexible start and finish times (e.g. 8am–6pm over 4 days, 8am–4pm, 9am–6pm, etc). Supportive Team Environment: Work within a well-established and supportive children’s services team. Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your practice. Modern Working Environment: Benefit from good systems and facilities that support high-quality social work. What You Will Do Undertake initial and statutory assessments of children and families. Manage cases through Care Proceedings when required. Take cases to Initial Child Protection Case Conferences. Complete assessments using the Single Assessment Framework. Undertake care planning and provide appropriate signposting to families. Complete risk assessments and write high-quality reports for conferences and court. Participate in and contribute to multi-agency case conferences and meetings. Prepare Section 17 reports and other documentation for Family Court. Draft initial court statements and apply for Emergency Care Orders where necessary. Attend court and provide professional evidence. Undertake home visits to monitor situations and safeguard children. Chair and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings to coordinate intervention plans. Requirements Essential Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Experience working in a Children’s Assessment / Front Door / Safeguarding Team. Strong knowledge of Children Act legislation, safeguarding procedures, and care proceedings. Ability to produce high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation. Confident working in fast-paced, high-demand environments. Why Barking & Dagenham? Barking & Dagenham offers a fantastic mix of strong community spirit and London connectivity. With excellent transport links, green spaces, and ongoing regeneration, it’s a vibrant and evolving borough. You’ll enjoy a supportive working environment while being part of a community-focused authority that is committed to improving outcomes for children and families. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker - Corporate Parenting Team - Barking (UK) - £37.52 Hourly - Ongoi... JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker - Corporate Parenting Team - Barking (UK) - £37.52 Hourly - Ongoing Join us for a fantastic opportunity to become a Social Worker within the vibrant Corporate Parenting Team in Barking. With an hourly rate of £37.52 and hybrid working arrangements, we offer an ongoing opportunity for both full-time and part-time roles. This role is perfect for innovative and forward-thinking individuals looking to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families. Perks and benefits:- Dive into the world of flexible working with our hybrid set-up, combining the best of home and office work. - Enjoy an hourly salary that rewards your dedication and expertise. - Embrace opportunities for continuous professional development, ensuring your skills remain current and sharp. - Experience supportive teamwork in a community that values learning and collaboration. - Plus, enjoy a role that offers both stability and variety in your everyday life! What you will do:- With appropriate supervision, assess and provide services to children and families in need, adhering to relevant legislation and guidance. - Undertake high-quality care and pathway plans within statutory timescales, ensuring they reflect presenting concerns and address unmet needs or risks. - Practice in a manner that is analytical and reflective, ensuring the child's voice is consistently heard and documented. - Thrive in a culture of high support and challenge, benefiting from training and spaces to learn from peers to make informed decisions. - Build meaningful relationships with families, central to providing effective help and support. - Work independently, demonstrating initiative while being a strong team player. - Be part of a robust and expanding Children Social Care workforce that's adapting effectively and is on an exciting path of improvement. Are you ready to shape young lives and contribute to a thriving community in Barking? Known for its strong community spirit, excellent transport links, and a lively arts scene, Barking is a fantastic place to live and work. Come be part of our dynamic team and leave an indelible mark on the future generation. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new p... JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an experienced Social Worker within the Family Support & Safeguarding Team to work full time based in Barking. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is £41,586 per annum. Main duties: To undertake high quality, analytical single assessments within statutory timescales, which are reflective of presenting concerns about responsive to identified unmet needs and/or risks.To undertake practice which is analytical and reflective and in which the child’s voice is consistently heard and recorded.To ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided, liaising as necessary with other council divisions, Health, Education, Police, and other statutory, independent, and voluntary sector providers.Working within the London Child Protection Procedures to undertake key work responsibilities for children subject to a child protection plan and children looked after by the Local Authority who are deemed to be at risk.To assess, advice and support Children and Families in need alongside Health, Education and Targeted Family Support colleagues to address unmet need and present statutory safeguarding intervention.Working with Care Planning regulations 2010 and in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014 to execute statutory duties to children in care.To promote timely permanency planning for children in care, in accordance with the Adoption Act 2002.To enhance and promote continuing professional development in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework and registration requirements of the HCPC. To undertake appropriate training and keep abreast of changes in legislation divisional procedures and development in professional practice.To contribute to the planning and development of the services provided by the team and promote the improvement of standards and quality assurance. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalentUnderstanding of relevant legislationContinual professional developmentSocial Work England registered Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.