Social Worker – Adolescent and YOS
To hear the voice of the child, we go the extra mile #BeMore
About the job
In Barking and Dagenham, we recognise the entrenched needs of our community such as neglect and domestic abuse are increasing and emerging factors such as the risk of exploitation pose a serious threat to our most vulnerable children and young people. We are committed to tackling these challenges head on. We have been chosen to work with experts from the University of Bedfordshire to help embed a contextual safeguarding approach to tackle these issues, alongside our partners across Barking and Dagenham.
You will join the Adolescent and Youth Offending Service, which is a multi-disciplinary team made up of roles such as psychologist, family therapist, CAMHs nurse, YOS practitioners, missing children coordinators. You will report into the Adolescent Social Work Team Manager. The team provides bespoke social work services to children and their families to help safeguard and promote their welfare.
Special Requirements for this Post
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced candidates. You will need to have a Social Work degree and completed your ASYE. You will need to hold a current HCPC registration. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Children’s Department of Barring Services check.
About you
We are recruiting dedicated, passionate, expert social workers who can think outside the box to join our newly formed Adolescent and Youth Offending Service. If you want to help improve the life experience of children and families subject to grooming, radicalisation, county lines, gangs and be part of something special as we test out a new model for social care, then this job is for you.
You will want to work with complex adolescents, have a good understanding of their development and need to have a good understanding of contextual safeguarding and exploitation in adolescent’s, missing children and a successful track record of developing good working relationships with partner agencies.
About us
We are putting the heart back into social work, supported by our relational practice model, we ensure the child’s lived experience takes centre stage. We need committed individuals to support us in the delivery of these aims and to become part of our team to make a difference to our children and families. In return we offer a competitive pay package which includes a welcome allowance, generous pension and relocation package, annual leave up to 30 days, investment in your learning and development as well as a commitment to your wellbeing. To find out more about our welcome allowance package please visit socialcarerecruitment@lbbd.gov.uk
If you like the sound of moving to an authority where social workers are truly valued, get in touch with us today for a confidential discussion about this post by emailing socialcarerecruitment@lbbd.gov.uk and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
To apply https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/social-worker-jobs
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How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
