Social Worker

We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking the Accept button, you agree to us doing so. Accept No, thanks Skip to main content Main navigation My B&D Logout Search Search Services NEW survey is out to improve the council website Get an early look at the new website design and put it to the test! See the new survey available here Hide Social Worker Apply online About this job Join an Outstanding Adult Care & Support Service and Make a Real Difference! This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Adult Care & Support services as we continue to deliver our ambitious vision: enabling residents to live safe, healthy, happy, and independent lives. Building on our Outstanding CQC rating, we are investing in our services, our workforce, and the people we support. As part of this journey, we are looking for passionate, experienced, and dedicated professionals who share our commitment to making a positive difference every day. We have a number of opportunities available across our Adults Integrated Care Teams, supporting adults aged 18 and over who have care and support needs across Barking and Dagenham. Working within our locality teams, you'll play a vital role in empowering residents, promoting independence, and helping people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. Whether you're supporting individuals, families, or wider communities, your expertise will have a direct and lasting impact. At Barking and Dagenham, you'll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values its people and invests in their success. We offer: • A competitive salary and reward package • A generous Local Government Pension Scheme • Relocation support for eligible candidates • Up to 30 days annual leave • Significant investment in learning, development, and career progression • Opportunities to develop specialist skills and advance your career • The chance to be part of an Outstanding service that is continually striving for excellence We're seeking talented professionals who are: • Experienced in working with adults with care and support needs • Passionate about delivering person-centred outcomes • Committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing • Collaborative, proactive, and motivated to drive positive change • Ready to contribute to an ambitious service with a strong reputation for excellence If you are looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters, now is the perfect time to join us. Help shape the future of Adult Care & Support in Barking and Dagenham and make a lasting difference to the lives of local residents. About you We're looking for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives. You'll bring strong post qualified experience in safeguarding, assessment, and case management, along with the confidence to think creatively and develop innovative solutions that help people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. You are committed to relationship-based practice and understand the importance of building trust and meaningful connections with residents, families, carers, colleagues, and partner organisations. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you can work collaboratively with a wide range of people, enabling genuinely co-produced approaches that empower individuals to identify their strengths, goals, and support needs. You will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, using your professional expertise to deliver effective, integrated, and person-centred services that achieve positive outcomes while ensuring best value. You are reflective in your practice, eager to learn, and motivated to continually develop your skills and contribute to raising professional standards across the service. Most importantly, you share our ambition to provide outstanding support and are driven to be the very best in everything you do. You are compassionate, resilient, and committed to helping us deliver e