Location: Bexley Council, London
Job Type: Full-Time Locum
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £41.00 per hour
Referral Bonus: £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)
About the Role
Bexley Council is seeking an experienced and confident Advanced Children & Family Practitioner to join its Families First – Family Help Service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work professional to provide advanced practice, professional leadership and expert safeguarding guidance while supporting children and families with complex needs requiring statutory intervention.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality assessments, effective care planning and impactful interventions that safeguard children and improve family outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention.
* Provide professional leadership, advanced social work practice and expert safeguarding advice.
* Oversee assessments, care planning and interventions to ensure high standards of practice.
* Support colleagues in managing complex safeguarding situations and making informed decisions.
* Promote child-centred practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and statutory guidance.
Why Work with Bexley Council?
* Make a difference: Help protect vulnerable children and strengthen families within the local community.
* Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes.
* Professional development: Enhance your expertise through complex casework and advanced practice responsibilities.
* Meaningful impact: Contribute to early help, family support and effective safeguarding interventions across the borough.
Pay & Benefits
* Competitive locum rate of £41.00 per hour.
* Full-time opportunity with an ASAP start.
* £500 referral bonus for every successful referral, subject to terms and conditions.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Children & Family Practitioner looking for your next locum opportunity, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference while working with Bexley Council.
Apply today to be considered for this immediate-start opportunity.
Know someone suitable? Refer them and earn £500 for every successful referral, subject to T&Cs
Salary description
£40.00 - £41.00 per hour