• Closing Date:Closing Date:
    18 June 2026
  • Internal Advert Closing Date:Internal Advert Closing Date:
    18 June 2026
  • LocationLocation:
    Bexleyheath
  • ServiceService:
    LAC, Placements & Specialist Services
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £41,526 - £51,684 Inclusive of £2,859 Choices Benefit
  • GradeGrade:
    CSW2-3
  • 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:
    851

  • About The Role

  • Fostering Recruitment and Retention Team  

    Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

     For an informal discussion about the role please contact Rebecca Smith Team Manager, 0203 045 3084, [email protected]

    Join Our Fostering Recruitment & Retention Team!

    Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic team member to help recruit and support foster carers in our community. If you are experienced fostering social worker, with excellent communication skills, empathy, and a drive to help build safe, loving homes for children, we want to hear from you!

    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)

  • 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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