Senior Social Worker - Adults Social Care
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,184.00 to £52,826.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bexleyheath, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | London Borough of Bexley |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 272 |
Summary
This is a exciting opportunity to join the Adult Safeguarding Team, principle links are within the London Borough of Bexley are Adult and Children’s Social Care services, Commissioning departments and Quality Assurance teams, but will involve collaborative work with other key departments across the council as a whole.
External, links are with key statutory partners i.e., the Metropolitan Police, Bexley Integrated Care Systems (formally known as CCG) as well as wider NHS provider services. Additional links according to need with other multi agency partnerships.
You will provide specialist advice and support to Managers and staff within Adult Social Care in the management of adult safeguarding enquiries ensuring compliance with developing practice in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Statutory Guidance.
Candidate Profile
A professional qualification is essential for this role. A Social Work Degree or OT qualification is required. Must be registered with Social Work England or HCPC.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
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
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.
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 recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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.
External, links are with key statutory partners i.e., the Metropolitan Police, Bexley Integrated Care Systems (formally known as CCG) as well as wider NHS provider services. Additional links according to need with other multi agency partnerships.
You will provide specialist advice and support to Managers and staff within Adult Social Care in the management of adult safeguarding enquiries ensuring compliance with developing practice in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Statutory Guidance.
Candidate Profile
A professional qualification is essential for this role. A Social Work Degree or OT qualification is required. Must be registered with Social Work England or HCPC.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.
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
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.
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 recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
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.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.