Social Work Assistant - Family Solutions
London Borough of Bexley
About The Role
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 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 demeanour.
- 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.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rebecca Smith - Fostering Recruitment Team Manager, email [email protected] tele: 0203 045 3089
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)
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.
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 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.