Social Worker - Specialist Adolescent Team

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave + bank holidays

Coaching and mentoring

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is recruiting SHiFT Guide social workers to case‑hold statutory interventions for children at risk of extrafamilial harm, including exploitation. The role is part of SHiFT Bexley’s multi‑disciplinary practice and involves working with families over 6 to ~12 months in a systems‑oriented way.

Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS checks. The council offers a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, a strong pension, and generous annual leave plus bank

Responsibilities

• SHiFT Social Workers will case‑hold statutory interventions and support children at risk of extrafamilial harm, including criminal or sexual exploitation, working systemically with a small number of children and families over 6 to ~12 months.

Job description

SHiFT Bexley is an innovative collaboration between SHiFT (a Charity that partners with public services to drive systems change) and Children’s Services at the London Borough of Bexley. SHiFT Bexley works intensively and flexibly with children caught up in, or at risk of, the destructive cycle of crime and associated behaviour, doing whatever it takes to set them on a course for success. It is part of our Specialist Adolescent Services, sitting alongside the Youth Justice Service and our Targeted Youth Service.

SHiFT Bexley is expanding its multi-disciplinary practice to include new SHiFT Guide roles for social workers - colleagues who will case-hold statutory interventions and support children for whom there are concerns around extrafamilial harm, including criminal or sexual exploitation. SHiFT Social Workers will work systemically with a small number of children and families over 6 to c. 12 months.

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)

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.

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.

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