Senior Social Worker - Leaving Care Service

About the Role

Join Newham Council as a Senior Social Worker – Leaving Care Service in United States. Senior Social Worker - Leaving Care Service PO5 - £52,194 - £55,323 (Plus Market Supplement) Office & Community Based Interviews: w/c 20.04.

Key Responsibilities

• for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

• Please attach CV along with your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

• We practice anonymised recruitment.

Requirements

• Build trusting, meaningful, and enduring relationships with care leavers aged 18–25.

• Lead on comprehensive assessments, risk management, and safety planning to safeguard young people.

• Co‑produce realistic, progressive, and aspirational Pathway Plans that reflect each young person’s goals and strengths.

• Provide expert guidance and advocacy across housing, health, education, employment, finance, and wellbeing.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $52,194 - $55,323/year

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Newham Council as a Senior Social Worker – Leaving Care Service.