Location
Bexleyheath, London Borough of Bexley

Hours
Office based at least 3 days a week; full-time role

Salary
£58,398 per annum

About the Role
Be part of transforming how we work with children and families. As our Signs of Safety Consultant Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in embedding high-quality Signs of Safety practice across our service as we continue our journey through the Families First Partnership programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence practice, support innovation, and help shape a culture where children, young people, and families remain at the heart of everything we do.

You will champion and embed the Signs of Safety practice model across children's services, coach, mentor, and support social workers, managers, and multi-agency partners to build confidence and consistency in practice. You will deliver engaging learning opportunities, workshops, and reflective sessions, support practice development through observation, feedback, and quality assurance, and promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Additionally, you will help drive the ambitions of the Families First Partnership, ensuring our practice reflects its vision of earlier intervention, stronger family networks, and meaningful partnership with children and families.

Joining Bexley Children’s Services means being part of a supportive team that values innovation, reflective practice, and continuous learning. We provide the training and support to help you expand your role and make a genuine difference for children and families.

Experience
A qualified and registered social worker with significant post-qualifying experience. Passionate about the Signs of Safety practice model and strengths-based, relationship-focused practice. Experience in coaching, training, mentoring, and supporting professional development is essential. Ability to translate your experience into this role even if you do not have specific Signs of Safety experience.

About you
Energetic, curious, and creative with a passion for relationship-based practice. An excellent communicator with the ability to inspire, influence, and motivate others. Committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Qualifications
Qualified and registered social worker status is required. Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.