Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Families First Team

Job Description

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Families First Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Bexleyheath, Kent, UK
Salary: £30.18 Per Hour
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join the Families First Team based in Bexleyheath, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled practitioner to work with children and families requiring statutory intervention while managing complex cases and providing professional leadership within a supportive Children’s Services environment. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality safeguarding practice, supporting colleagues, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people.

Perks and Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join an experienced Children’s Services team committed to collaborative working and best practice.
• Professional Leadership: Opportunity to provide guidance, mentoring and practice oversight to colleagues.
• Career Development: Gain valuable experience managing complex safeguarding cases within a well-established service.
• Meaningful Work: Make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families.

What You Will Do

• Manage a caseload of complex children and families requiring statutory intervention.
• Undertake high-quality assessments, planning and interventions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
• Provide advanced social work practice and professional leadership within the Families First Team.
• Offer expert safeguarding advice and practice oversight to colleagues where appropriate.
• Build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Prepare accurate assessments, reports and case recordings within agreed timescales.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to support effective decision-making and service delivery.
• Promote high standards of professional practice and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience working within Children’s Services and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of statutory children’s social care legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience managing complex child protection and family support cases.
• Ability to provide professional leadership, mentoring and practice guidance.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, organizational and case management abilities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centered practice.

Why Bexleyheath?

Bexleyheath offers excellent transport connections, a welcoming community and a strong Children’s Services network. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while working within a supportive team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the Families First Team in Bexleyheath and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.