Senior Parental Assessor – Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) (Full Time
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
About this job
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong> Senior Parental Assessor – ECAS (PO5)</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Be part of something new. Shape better futures for children.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Senior Social Worker – Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS)</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Children’s Care & Support</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We are recruiting to a new and exciting opportunity within our new Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) — a specialist, innovative service transforming how we support children and families through pre-proceedings and care proceedings.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This is a unique opportunity to join at the early stages of a new and ambitious service, working at the forefront of expert assessment, court practice and service development.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">As a Senior Social Worker in ECAS, you will act as a senior specialist practitioner, delivering and overseeing high-quality parenting and family assessments to inform court decision-making.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">You will:</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Undertake and quality assure complex, court-ready parenting assessments</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Provide practice leadership, mentoring and professional challenge</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Present evidence within the Family Court</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Drive analytical, evidence-based and child-focused practice</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Contribute to service development and continuous improvement</span></li> </ul>
Special requirements for this post
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">We welcome applications from qualified and experienced candidates. You will need to have a Social Work. You will need to hold a current SW England registration.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">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.</span></p>
About you
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Why Join ECAS Now?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Be part of a brand-new, specialist assessment service</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Shape practice standards and assessment models from the outset</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Develop advanced expertise in court work and expert assessment</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Gain exposure to multi-agency and judicial working</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Progress into leadership or specialist roles</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Significant experience of court and assessment work</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Strong analytical and report-writing skills</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ability to influence and improve practice</span></li> </ul>
About us
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><strong>Make a Difference Where It Matters Most</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Join us to help deliver high-quality assessments that support timely decisions and better outcomes for children.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">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</span></p>