JOB-20240819-db742659

Social 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