Senior Social Worker - Assessments Team - Ackerman Pierce : Job Details

Senior Social Worker – Assessments TeamSalary: £50,574 + £2,500 Recruitment Bonus + £2,500 Annual Retention BonusLocation: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamHours: 35 per weekWe are recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Assessments Team at Barking and Dagenham Council. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to step into a senior role, supporting children and families while mentoring junior colleagues and leading on complex cases.About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in the Assessments Team, you will:

• Carry out timely and effective statutory assessments for children and families.
• Manage complex caseloads, including child protection, children in care, and family proceedings.
• Lead on areas of specialism such as advanced court work skills or practice education.
• Support student and newly qualified social workers through shadowing, mentoring and practice education.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners across health, education, police, and voluntary services.
• Ensure high-quality recording, analysis, and reflection, capturing the voice of the child throughout your practice.
• Drive systemic practice across the service and contribute to continuous improvement.

About You To be successful, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• At least 3 years’ post-qualifying statutory social work experience within children’s services.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills, with a proven record in safeguarding, child protection, and care proceedings.
• Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills.
• The ability to provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced colleagues.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £50,574.
• £2,500 recruitment bonus.
• £2,500 annual retention bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements (3 days in borough, 2 days working from home).
• A supportive, collaborative environment with strong opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a real impact in children’s lives while advancing your career.

Location This role is based at LBBD Town Hall, with hybrid working (3 days in borough).Interested?Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on or