Senior Social Worker

Bexley | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Bexley Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment Team. This is a frontline role focused on completing high-quality assessments, managing safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children and families receive timely and effective interventions.

You will manage a complex caseload while supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to strong, relationship-based practice across the service.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments
• Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
• Manage a complex caseload within an assessment setting
• Assess risk and develop outcome-focused care plans
• Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings and strategy discussions
• Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers
• Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate case recordings

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
• Strong experience within Assessment or Duty teams
• Confidence managing complex safeguarding and high-risk cases
• Ability to support and guide colleagues
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Senior Social Worker – Assessment role in Bexley, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply).