Social Worker (Family Support & Child Protection)

Company: London Borough of Bexley
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Location: Bexleyheath
Job Description:

Candidate Profile

Applicants must hold a relevant social work qualification and be registered with the professional regulator for social work (Social Work England). The full list of essential and desirable criteria is set out in the Person Specification.

  • Relevant social work qualification
  • Registration with Social Work England

Additionally, candidates should possess the essential skills and experience required for the role, as outlined in the Person Specification.

Appointment and Regulatory Checks

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

English Language Requirement

This post is considered a customer‑facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The council has a statutory duty to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

Benefits

Competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package, see the Candidate Information document.

Learning and Development

Bexley offers a comprehensive range of training and professional development opportunities, including research access, e‑learning, coaching and group supervision. Practitioners can contribute to the learning and development offer and may co‑design and deliver training if of interest.

Equal Opportunities and Disability

Bexley is a disability confident employer and 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. Reasonable adjustments can be made to any part of the recruitment process. Contact recruitment@bexley.gov.uk for assistance.

Commitment to Safeguarding

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.

Secondment Option

The 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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Posted: June 12th, 2026