At a Glance
- Tasks: Support service users and their carers to enhance dignity, choice, and independence.
- Company: Join a vibrant and diverse team in Bexley, London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, generous leave, and coaching opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
To work with service users and their carers, to promote and maintain their dignity, choice and independence. To assist as part of the multi‑disciplinary team in improving quality of life by devising re‑enablement programmes to maximise independence and assist with accessing resources to provide practical help, where appropriate.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2 days a week.
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 has 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.
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 recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.
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. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.