Senior Practitioner (Parenting Assessor)

London Borough of Bexley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a qualified professional to undertake parenting assessments within care proceedings. You will provide a comprehensive report to the court with clear analysis and recommendations and attend court hearings to give evidence under cross-examination.

This fixed-term role lasts 3 years and requires you to be office based at least three days per week. An Enhanced DBS is required, and interviews are planned for the week starting 12 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Undertake parenting assessments within care proceedings
• Provide a comprehensive report to the court with clear analysis and recommendations
• Attend court hearings and give evidence under cross examination

Job description

About The Role

The main purpose of this role is to undertake Parenting Assessments within Care Proceedings. To provide a comprehensive report to the court with clear analysis and recommendations. To attend court hearings and give evidence whilst being cross examined.

This is a fixed term contract for 3 years.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kristina Tucker, Team Manager, 0203 045 4763 [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interviews are scheduled to be held week commencing 12th October 2026.

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

• competitive salary
• coaching and mentoring programmes
• an excellent pension scheme
• generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.