Social Worker - Specialist Adolescent Team

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 an informal discussion about the role please contact Hannah Porter Team Manager [email protected]

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.

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

Interviews to be scheduled w/c 26th October.

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.

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 [email protected]

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.