• Closing Date:Closing Date:
    05 October 2026
  • Internal Advert Closing Date:Internal Advert Closing Date:
    05 October 2026
  • LocationLocation:
    Bexleyheath
  • ServiceService:
    Children's Social Care
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Fixed Term
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £52,065 - £58,494 pa inclusive of choices
  • GradeGrade:
    Bexley PP1
  • Directorate:
    Children's Services
  • Hours Per Week:Hours Per Week:
    36 hours
  • Corporate AddressCorporate Address
    Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    1068

  • About The Role

  • The main purpose of this role is to undertake Parenting Assessments within Care Proceedings.  To provide a comprehensive report to the court with clear analysis and recommendations.  To attend court hearings and give evidence whilst being cross examined.

    Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

    Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 3 days a week.

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kristina Tucker, Team Manager, 0203 045 4763 [email protected]. 

    For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

    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).

    Interviews are scheduled to be held week commencing 12th October 2026.

  • 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, 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.

    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  [email protected]

    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.

    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.

    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
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