Locum Child Protection Qualified Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services (London Borough of Bexley)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to deliver statutory services within Children’s Services at the London Borough of Bexley. You will work within a strengths-based, relationship-focused practice model—Signs of Safety—supporting children at risk and their families in a culturally competent and inclusive environment. The London Borough of Bexley has been judged **Outstanding** by Ofsted, reflecting its strong leadership, effective partnerships, and supportive practice culture. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Responsibilities

Build positive, respectful, and trust-based relationships with children and families to support those in need or at risk :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Collaborate with families systemically, involving their wider support networks to enhance safety and wellbeing :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Work intensively with children facing extrafamilial harm—such as criminal or sexual exploitation—through the SHiFT Bexley initiative, with systemic, flexible approaches :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Deliver creative, evidence-informed interventions drawing on collaborative assessments and children’s aspirations :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Operate with autonomy to manage dynamic and evolving family circumstances :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Contribute to the adolescent service offer through innovation and best practice sharing :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} Engage with children in diverse contexts, including mental health, substance misuse, discrimination, and complex safeguarding concerns :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} Be open to reflective practice, learning from supervision, feedback, and audit to continually improve :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} Center children’s involvement in planning, utilising their own support networks and additional services as needed :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

About You

You are a qualified and Social Work England–registered social worker committed to strengths-based practice. You believe in collaborative, culturally competent interventions, and working flexibly in challenging environments. You are responsive to feedback and committed to continuous reflective learning. You work effectively within diverse and inclusive settings, remaining child-centred in all decisions.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with valid Social Work England registration Experience working in statutory Children’s Social Care, preferably with adolescents and complex needs Familiarity with Signs of Safety and systemic, relationship-based practice models :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} Ability to develop creative, flexible interventions tailored to the needs of children and families Comfortable with autonomous decision-making in fluid and sensitive contexts Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practice and equality standards :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Contract & Salary

Permanent position within the Children’s Services Team at the London Borough of Bexley Opportunity to work within a high-performing council praised for its management and supportive practicum :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

How to Apply

If you are a committed social worker interested in delivering systemic, inclusive, and impactful services for children in Bexley, we encourage your application. Please apply using the form on the page.