Location
Bexleyheath, London Borough of Bexley

Hours
Not specified

Salary
£47,554 per annum

About the Role
As a Social Worker, you will work with service users and their carers to promote and maintain their dignity, choice, and independence. You will assist as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life by devising re-enablement programmes aimed at maximising independence and helping service users access practical resources where appropriate. The successful candidate will be required to be office based at least two days a week.

Benefits
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough located in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent, offering a unique blend of city life and countryside tranquillity. The borough features award-winning parks, open spaces, heritage sites, excellent transport connections including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25, as well as amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, shopping areas, and numerous educational institutions. Our offer includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme, and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Additional Information
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for existing Council employees. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The authority is a disability confident employer and welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions.

Experience
Please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria. Candidates should upload a personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section that fully aligns with the role criteria. This statement should not exceed two sides of A4.

About you
You should be committed to promoting dignity, choice, and independence for service users. The role requires the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and to support re-enablement programmes. A positive attitude towards safeguarding and promoting welfare is essential.

Qualifications
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Specific qualification requirements are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification documents.