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London Borough of Bexley

Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding

The closing date is 27 June 2025

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Job summary

This is a exciting opportunity to join the Adult Safeguarding Team, principle links are within the London Borough of Bexley are Adult and Childrens Social Care services, Commissioning departments and Quality Assurance teams, but will involve collaborative work with other key departments across the council as a whole. External, links are with key statutory partners i.e., the Metropolitan Police, Bexley Integrated Care Systems (formally known as CCG) as well as wider NHS provider services. Additional links according to need with other multi agency partnerships.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist advice and support to Managers and staff within Adult Social Care in the management of adult safeguarding enquiries ensuring compliance with developing practice in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Statutory Guidance.

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. We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,184 to £52,826 a year Inclusive of £2,769 Choices Benefit & 5.5% Market Premium

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0076-ID272

Job locations

Civic Offices

2 Watling Street

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA6 7AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist advice and support to Managers and staff within Adult Social Care in the management of adult safeguarding enquiries ensuring compliance with developing practice in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Statutory Guidance.

To provide advice and support to external agencies and services in fulfilling their safeguarding adults duties.

Coordinate complex or establishment concerns (Level 3) enquiries

Support the Head of Safeguarding Adults, other Heads of services and other key senior people through robust quality and performance monitoring of adult safeguarding across Bexley

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide specialist advice and support to Managers and staff within Adult Social Care in the management of adult safeguarding enquiries ensuring compliance with developing practice in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Statutory Guidance.

To provide advice and support to external agencies and services in fulfilling their safeguarding adults duties.

Coordinate complex or establishment concerns (Level 3) enquiries

Support the Head of Safeguarding Adults, other Heads of services and other key senior people through robust quality and performance monitoring of adult safeguarding across Bexley

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Social Work qualification or other relevant professional qualification qualifications or equivalent work experience.
  • Appropriate and up to date professional registration ie. Social Work England.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working as a senior practitioner with vulnerable adults in a health or social care setting.
  • Experience of coordinating/conducting Adult Safeguarding investigations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Social Work qualification or other relevant professional qualification qualifications or equivalent work experience.
  • Appropriate and up to date professional registration ie. Social Work England.

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience of working as a senior practitioner with vulnerable adults in a health or social care setting.
  • Experience of coordinating/conducting Adult Safeguarding investigations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Bexley

Address

Civic Offices

2 Watling Street

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA6 7AT


Employer's website

https://www.bexley.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough of Bexley

Address

Civic Offices

2 Watling Street

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA6 7AT


Employer's website

https://www.bexley.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Adult Safeguarding

Susan Chandler

Susan.chandler@bexley.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,184 to £52,826 a year Inclusive of £2,769 Choices Benefit & 5.5% Market Premium

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0076-ID272

Job locations

Civic Offices

2 Watling Street

Bexleyheath

Kent

DA6 7AT


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