# Social Worker - Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) (Full Time)

**Company**: London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
**Location**: Dagenham, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 47,262 per year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Government & Public Sector

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## Description

We are recruiting to our new Expert Court Assessment Service (ECAS) , an innovative service focused on delivering high-quality, court-ready parenting assessments that improve outcomes for children.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist skills in assessment and court work within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

As an ECAS Social Worker, you will work as a specialist practitioner, delivering analytical parenting assessments within pre-proceedings and care proceedings.

Responsibilities:

- Complete high-quality, child-focused parenting assessments

- Produce analytical, court-ready reports

- Contribute to timely decision-making and reduced delay

- Work collaboratively with legal services and partner agencies

- Develop expertise in court-based social work practice

Special requirements for this post:

- Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration

- Experience of working with children and families

- Strong analytical and communication skills

- Commitment to high-quality, child-focused practice

Benefits:

- Be part of a new and growing specialist service

- Build expertise in assessment and court work

- Benefit from strong supervision and development opportunities

- Work within a high-performing, supportive team environment

- Access clear career progression pathways

Salary: GBP 47,262 per year

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## Skills

### Required
- Social Work
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills

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