There has never been a more exciting time to join our Service!
We are reclaiming the heart of social work. By grounding our practice in relational, strengths-based and trauma-informed care, we ensure that every decision is driven by the authentic lived experiences of the children and young people we serve. Our improvement journey has gathered pace and our progress is official. Ofsted’s 2025 and 2026 focused visits confirm we’re on the right path, while our Youth Justice Services (YJS) recently secured a ‘Good’ rating with outstanding features. Inspectors celebrated our YJS as a deeply aspirational service, focused entirely on helping every child flourish and achieve the positive future they deserve.
For those looking for a future in public service and Children’s Care and Support in particular, Barking and Dagenham provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for practitioners at every career stage. Underpinned by our newly established CARES Academy, a distinctive Practice Framework, an ambitious leadership team, and a vibrant, diverse workforce committed to excellence and innovation.
Our workforce is key to our success, so providing the right ‘tools’ for the job, being clear on purpose, being fit for purpose, clear on our performance and contribution, working collaboratively, with support and appreciation is the benchmark we are setting ourselves.
We’re building something special here. Join our family and be a part of our story!
Please visit the pages below if you want to find out more. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about a post you are interested in applying to in the Children’s Care & Support Service, please contact socialcarerecruitment@lbbd.gov.uk.