Social Worker Assistant

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coaching & mentoring

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is recruiting for a role based in its offices. This is a 9-month contract with the requirement to be office-based at least 2 days a week.

The successful candidate will join the council’s team, subject to an Enhanced DBS check, with interviews planned for November 2026. The role offers a supportive environment, generous annual leave and a strong pension scheme.

Job description

About The Role

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

The contract duration is for 9 Months

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week.

Candidate Profile

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

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 in November 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

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

For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

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.

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