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
Overview
The Family Support and Safeguarding (FSS) Service is a newly re‑imagined service that brings together Assessment and Intervention social work. It is a family‑led, relational service based on our Circles of Support model. Social workers will work across sixteen teams, supporting families from first contact through long‑term intervention and, where necessary, hand over court‑related proceedings to the Children in Care service.
Responsibilities
• Casehold families within the FSS framework; maintain ongoing engagement and progress monitoring.• Be on duty 1 week in 16, with flexible scheduling to support both on‑site visits and remote working.• Work collaboratively with partner services (e.g., CP, CiN) and specialist teams that support families affected by disability or SEND.• Ensure children’s welfare and safety remain central to all practice decisions.
Qualifications
- Qualified and SWE registered social worker with experience beyond ASYE year.
- Experience in assessment or long‑term work with children and families, or both.
- Conscientious, considerate and empathetic approach, committed to relational working and children’s welfare.
- Passion for tackling disproportionality and building a fairer community.
- Close to the local authority’s national and local safeguarding duty.
Benefits
- Commitment to addressing disproportionality across services.
- Good local authority with a track record of excellence and Ofsted‑rated services.
- Highly flexible/hybrid working arrangements when children and families are supported.
- Stable employment – 100% of senior management and 80% of Team Managers are permanent.
- Circles of Support practice model, recognised for innovation and restorative practice.
- Career progression opportunities with Newham.
- Social Care Academy – ofsted‑praise and 50+ social workers have advanced study since 2020.
- Competitive salary package rivaling capped agency pay.
- Oyster card/parking permit for business use.
- Wellbeing service, leisure and discount benefits.
- Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension.
Application Process
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) through our online recruitment portal. For questions about recruitment or discussion of the role, contact Grace.OgbuOgoli@newham.gov.uk.
EEO Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti‑racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and bring the required experience and skills, that is all that matters to us.
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