Senior Practitioner Bexley Council

Social Worker – Safeguarding – Bexley Council

• £38.50 per hour
• Hybrid working – 2 to 3 days in the office per week
• Focus on Children in Need & Child Protection cases
• Supportive management and reflective supervision

Bexley Council is looking for a committed and experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a borough that values child-centred practice, collaborative working, and staff wellbeing, while making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

About Bexley Council

Bexley is a well-regarded outer London borough with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to children and families. The council’s vision is centred around relationship-based social work, ensuring that children’s voices are heard and placed at the heart of every decision.

Practitioners in Bexley benefit from manageable caseloads, excellent professional development opportunities, and a supportive, stable management team. The borough’s size allows for closer working relationships with partner agencies, making multi-agency safeguarding both effective and collaborative.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in need and child protection cases
• Undertake assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and care planning in line with legislation
• Work directly with children, young people, and families to ensure safety and stability
• Prepare reports for child protection conferences, reviews, and court proceedings
• Collaborate with health, education, and other partner agencies to support effective safeguarding
• Ensure children’s voices and best interests are central to all work undertaken

Candidate Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Post-qualified experience in safeguarding, CIN, and child protection work
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation
• Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills
• Experience of multi-agency working and partnership approaches
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work With Bexley?

• £38.50 per hour
• Hybrid working 2 to 3 days a week in the office
• Stable, supportive leadership and reflective supervision
• Manageable caseloads with a focus on quality over quantity
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Be part of a borough that puts children at the heart of practice

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Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, contact: Josh Dhumisani
Mobile: 07902371315
Email: jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com