In Oct 2022, Bexley Fostering service established an exciting new team, Family Solutions. The team supports Placement Stability to prevent children from moving from one placement to another unnecessarily. The team intensively support children, families, and foster carers using different evidence based practice as a response to complex family dynamics. The social work assistants undertake training in trauma informed practice, collaborative problem solving, signs of safety framework and child protection. The social work assistants undertake a range of support tasks including direct work and interventions with children and their families
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
Candidate Profile
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others? We are currently seeking a Male Social Work Assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals. If you possess experience working with children solid and a genuine passion for helping others, we want to hear from you
Personal Attributes:
* Warm and approachable demeanor.
* Genuine concern for the well-being of others.
* Patience, adaptability, and resilience.
* Commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.
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, 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
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.