Senior Practitioner (Fostering Recruitment & Assessment)

This post is considered by the authority to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others?
We are currently seeking an Senior Practitioner to join our team of dedicated professionals.
If you are an experienced senior social worker and have a passion and experience for working in a fostering service 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.

In 2022, Bexley Fostering service established an exciting new team, Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team.
The Team is dedicated to the retention, recruiting and assessing of prospective foster carers and host and support providers to ensure they provide safe and nurturing environments for our children.
The Team meticulously evaluates candidates through thorough background checks, interviews, and home assessments to ensure they meet the highest standards of care and once approved offer continued support.
Our goal is to build a supportive network of compassionate individuals committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

You will be a central part of the flexible team including being available to work some unsocial hours and undertake some weekend working when needed.
Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent.
Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.

£46,095-£52,247

• Inclusive of Choices, Choices benefits £2,700 pa