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Qualified Social Worker - Referral & Assessment

Ackerman Pierce
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Barking, Greater London IG11 9SN

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • The LB of Barking & Dagenham is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for their Referral and Assessment Team.
  • Candidates should have a recognized social work qualification and at least one year of relevant experience.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as generous annual leave and a local government pension scheme.
  • Flexible working hours are available to accommodate working parents, along with a supportive team culture.
  • Main responsibilities include conducting assessments, initiating care proceedings, and collaborating with multi-agency partners.

Qualified Social Worker

Referral and Assessment Team

LB of Barking & Dagenham

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker within the Referral and Assessment service in the Social work Industry. Our client Barking & Dagenham has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels.

The role offers flexible working hours for working parents and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team.

Main duties include:

  • Initial Assessments and Core Assessments
  • Section 47 Investigations
  • Contributing to the duty rota
  • Initiating care proceedings
  • Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children
  • Initial child protection reports conference reports

Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker with a recognized social work qualification (degree or diploma).
  • Registered with the appropriate regulatory body (e.g., Social Work England).
  • Proven experience in a social work role, (preferably within Referral and Assessment but this is not essential)
  • Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social work practice.

Benefits:

We can offer you a host of excellent benefits including:

  • Generous Annual Leave allowance
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Sports & Leisure Discounts
  • And more!

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to delivering high-quality social work services.

We look forward to receiving your application and embarking on this rewarding journey together in creating positive change within the Kingston and Richmond community.

For more information on this or any other Qualified Social Work positions in London, please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.