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Experienced Social Workers - Children's - Family Support and Safeguarding
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Experienced Social Workers - Children's - Family Support and Safeguarding
Experienced Social Worker – Children’s Family Support and Safeguarding
Salary: £46,133 - £57,194 (includes market supplement) Location: Hybrid role – Newham Dockside (E16 2QU) Closing date: 30th September 2026 (note: recruitment date may be obsolete)
JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM
We’re the London Borough of Newham, a proudly reciprocal community offering:
- Diverse and inclusive culture, actively addressing discrimination to foster an equitable environment for children and families to thrive.
- Limited-edition role in our evolving Family Support & Safeguarding Service, merging Assessment and Intervention services under a family-led, relational practice model.
- Supportive work environment—flexible hybrid policies, on-site office spaces, and practitioner-focused wellbeing (i.e. clinical support) to manage professional demands.
"/> In Newham, social workers are positioned to make a tangible difference while enjoying:
- Flexible hours for family visits and case management (e.g., 1 week in 16 on-call duties).
- Cultural competence as part of our core mission: Our team reflects the diversity of the families we serve.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Family Support & Safeguarding (FSS) Service operates through four specialised services across 16 teams, spanning:
- Early intervention to safeguarding cases (including referrals to child protection/court).
- Two dedicated teams for children with disabilities/SEND, ensuring expert care.
- Support for mandates such as the Circurital Intervention in Need (CiN) and Children in Care (CIC).
Your responsibilities include:
- Assessment referral coordination, case planning, and child welfare advocacy.
- Adapting Circles of Support models to assist families holistically.
- Building trust with fragile families through relational practices.
- International-standard case management, leverages positive change in safeguarding disciplines.
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We’re identifying social workers who:
- Bring experience beyond the ASYE (Assessment and Skills Year of Experience).
- Prioritise child welfare and relational checks without compromising rapport.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Who We’re Landing?
A qualified, SWE-registered social worker with hands-on experience in either:
- Short-term assessment with acute safeguarding demands.
- Long-term intervention requiring case management, strategic planning, and team collaboration.
- Diversity of practice ethos—cultural sensitivity, accountability towards safeguarding undärenage populations (including disabilities).
Personal Profile:
Distinguished by qualities like:
- Conscientiousness; a proactive, values-driven approach.
- Empathy appropriated by context, ensuring safety and support are balanced.
- Commitment to tackling disproportionality (breakdown systemic barriers in systems while uphold fairness).
WHY NEWHAM?
A rewarding proposition for forward-thought practitioners: ✔ Craft simple interventions within a reconstituted team environment. ✔ Join an outstanding service: Ofsted rated our local authority as GOOD overall (leadership = OUTSTANDING). ✔ Winnable nominations: Named finalist in the MJ Children’s Services Innovation Award for Circles of Support. ✔ Flexible working hybrid + presence: On-duty flexibility guarantees operational support for your need. ✔ Stability and growth: 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are permanent appointments. ✔ Pride in progression: Move vertically across the service board through Social Care Academy partnerships (50+ studied for advanced qualifications company-wide).
Perks:
- Competitive salary—transcend sector agency caps.
- Public transit & commute support (season ticket loans/cycle scheme) + parking permit.
- Wellbeing supports (physical & mental health initiatives, cultural discounts).
- Discerning diversity—applications assessed on merit (merged of the London Borough of Newham Anti-Discrimination Policy ).
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HOW TO APPLY
Personal Documents:
- Submit CV only through our portal.
- Includes specifics on child-focused assessment/long-term work experience.
- Cover page requirement: Supporting statement (2A4 max), outlining: match to role criteria; belief in the fairer Newham manifesto. (See JD links for more details.)
Authentication Required:
- DBS check, defined for assignments involving child safeguarding.
Contact Queries:
Lead interviewer enquiries to: Grace.OgbuOgoli@newham.gov.uk
IMPORTATION DATA AND NOTEWORTHY NOTES
Location: Minutes east of Central London, renowned for:
- Enhanced transport accessibility (WB/Tube/DLR links—including post-Crossrail additions).
- Cultural presence: Victoria & Albert Dock and Olympic Legacy Theme Park anchor the borough’s identity.
- Academic opportunities: DLC Campus adjacent to our Royal Albert Dock offices cater to those aiming for progression upgrades.
Protection: The role accounts for inherently legally-sensitive contexts; sturdy grounds in safeguarding right-harm thresholds.
Avert falsity dissemination: Anonymised processes meant to refine fairness; ensure documents are ‘personal information free’.
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