Social Worker Assistant

Several permanent full-time and part-time opportunities are available within our Bexley Complex Care Team. 

The Complex Care Team provides a multi-professional service for referrals received by Bexley ASC using a person centred and strength based model of intervention.  Working closely with Health colleagues and our other services across Adult Social Care and Health.  

The Complex Care Team within out localities provides ongoing assessment and case management to vulnerable adults within their homes, supported living and residential care.  Often working with individuals to minimise their risks and support then to live more independently. 

We require Social Care Assistants who can work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and autonomously when required. Key requirements of the role include the ability to work at a fast pace and have experience and resilience to cope with demands of a busy team.  We are looking for candidates who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude that can work collaboratively as part of a team. assessing the needs or residents (and that of their carer), to establish creative, yet practical care plans that promote choice, control, and independence. A background in the assessment and the provision of social care is highly valued.  

For an informal discussion about the role please contact  Eve Scott - Senior Social Worker at Scott, Evelyn [email protected]: Tel: 02020454420

0203 045 4420

Candidate Profile

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

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.