Qualified/ Senior Social Worker - Adolescents Team

Adolescent and Youth Offending Service

(Adolescent Team)

Qualified Social Worker: £41,442 - £47,532 per annum

Senior Social Worker: £47,532 - £50,574 per annum

Location: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD)
Hours: 37 hours per week

Style: Hybrid

About Us
At the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our Adolescent and Youth Offending Service is at the forefront of supporting young people at risk, helping them to achieve better outcomes and make meaningful changes in their lives. We are committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where our social workers can thrive and make a real difference in the community.

The Role
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Adolescent and Youth Offending Service. As a member of the team, you will work with children and their families, delivering high-quality social work services with a focus on safeguarding and promoting their welfare. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, with access to reflective supervision, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to contribute to service improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and provide services to children and families in need, working within the framework of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.
• Undertake analytical and reflective single assessments within statutory timescales, ensuring the child's voice is consistently heard and recorded.
• Work collaboratively with other council divisions, health, education, police, and other statutory and voluntary sector providers.
• Deliver key responsibilities for children subject to child protection plans and children in care who are deemed at risk.
• Promote timely permanency planning for children in care in accordance with the Adoption Act 2002.
• Ensure accurate case records using ICT and ICS systems, and comply with case recording guidance.
• Engage in regular supervision, training, and development activities to enhance professional practice.

About You
We are looking for a motivated and resilient social worker who is committed to achieving the best outcomes for adolescents and their families. You will need to demonstrate:

• A Social Work qualification (e.g., DIPSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.
• A strong understanding of current social work issues within Children's Services.
• Excellent assessment, risk analysis, and decision-making skills to protect children from harm.
• Experience of working within the court arena and undertaking direct work with children and families.
• A commitment to anti-oppressive practice and promoting equality and diversity.

What We Offer
We value our social workers and provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development through our training programs and access to reflective supervision.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Flexible working options to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to the Council's rewards and benefits scheme.

Ready to Take the Next Step? For more information or to apply upload your CV here, or contact Callum at Ackerman Pierce today on:

Phone: 0208133765 - Email:

Take the next step in your social work career and help shape the futures of young people in LBBD