Social Work Assistant - Children with Disabilities

Social Work Assistant – Children with Disabilities

4 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

This role is responsible for providing practical support for clients. The main responsibilities include coordinating aspects of care packages, recognising where social work input is required, and supporting clients to make informed decisions. You will be involved in the process of Care Management under the overall responsibility of the Team Manager and other colleagues, providing a sensitive, responsive, and appropriate response to individual service users and their carers.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please refer to the Person Specification within the attached Job Description.

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. It combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent, with award‑winning parks, open spaces and heritage sites. The borough offers excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25, and provides numerous libraries, leisure centres, shopping areas, primary and secondary schools, and further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, 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 at 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. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

Location: London, England, United Kingdom – Salary: £34,000.00 – £37,000.00 (1 month ago)