Social Worker (Looked After Children)

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen sucht einen engagierten Sozialarbeiter für die Betreuung von Kindern in Pflegefamilien. In dieser Rolle haben Sie die Möglichkeit, in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich auf die Entwicklung von Fachkräften konzentriert. Sie profitieren von umfangreichen Schulungs- und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten, die Ihre Karriere fördern und gleichzeitig das Leben von Kindern und Familien verbessern. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Beziehungsarbeit und der Verwendung bewährter Praktiken wie 'Signs of Safety' werden Sie Teil eines Teams, das die Lebensqualität in der Gemeinde aktiv verbessert. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, anderen zu helfen und positive Veränderungen zu bewirken, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

Pensionsplan

Großzügiger Urlaub

Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramme

Wohlfühlsitzungen

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Kindern und Familien in einer sozialen Umgebung.
• Kenntnisse über die gesetzlichen Anforderungen im Bereich der Sozialarbeit.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Familien und Gewährleistung der Sicherheit von Kindern.
• Teilnahme an Schulungen und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten.

Skills

Beziehungsorientierte Praxis

Engagement mit Familien

Proficient in spoken English

Education

Abschluss in Sozialarbeit

Lizenz zur Ausübung der Sozialarbeit

Job description

Join to apply for the Social Worker (Looked After Children) role at London Borough of Bexley.

The Council, its staff, and partners, were delighted in March 2023 when Ofsted judged the overall effectiveness of children’s social care services to be ‘Outstanding’ for the second time since 2018. We are proud that our investment in frontline practitioners and managers has been recognized, and we have been working to create an environment where social workers can effectively support families and ensure children's safety.

Bexley offers a strong learning and development program, with Ofsted noting “A well-trained workforce is improving the lives of children and families” in 2023. We provide strong management oversight, a well-embedded practice framework, clear career pathways, a talent management scheme, and a supportive environment for social work practice. We emphasize relationship-based practice and use ‘Signs of Safety’ as a key approach.

Our established family engagement groups, FL.A.RE and various children in care forums, support practice development and delivery, providing frontline practitioners opportunities to learn from children, young people, and families.

We believe in the growth and development of our staff at all career stages, offering extensive training, research access, coaching, supervision, and opportunities to contribute to learning and training delivery. We invest in our staff because their growth benefits the children, young people, and families we serve.

Staff well-being is a priority, with access to weekly well-being sessions, Employee Assistance Programmes, and emotional and physical well-being initiatives.

If you are interested in joining our dedicated team of social work professionals, please review the full Person Specification in the attached Job Description. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the role requires proficiency in spoken English as per legal requirements. Bexley is a diverse borough with excellent transport links, amenities, and educational institutions.

We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous leave. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This role may be available as a secondment opportunity for current employees. The advert is rolling, so early application is encouraged.