Social Worker - Specialist Adolescent Team

London Borough of Bexley; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

coaching and mentoring programmes

an excellent pension scheme

generous annual leave plus bank-hols

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is hiring for SHiFT Guide social worker roles within the SHiFT Bexley partnership. You will case‑hold statutory interventions and support children at risk of extrafamilial harm, including criminal or sexual exploitation.

Roles involve working systemically with a small number of children and families over 6 to around 12 months. For an informal discussion about the role contact Hannah Porter, Team Manager, at [e-mail].

Job description

About The Role

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 socialworkers - colleagues who will case-hold statutory interventions and support children for whomthere are concerns around extrafamilial harm, including criminal or sexual exploitation. SHiFT SocialWorkers will work systemically with a small number of children and families over 6 to c. 12 months.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Hannah Porter Team Manager [e-mail]

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)

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

• 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. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

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