Children and Family Advanced Practitioner

Job Vacancy: Advanced Children & Family Practitioner

Location: Bexley Council, London

Job Type: Full-Time Locum

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £41.00 per hour

Referral Bonus: £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)

About the Role

Bexley Council is seeking an experienced and confident Advanced Children & Family Practitioner to join its Families First – Family Help Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work professional to provide advanced practice, professional leadership and expert safeguarding guidance while supporting children and families with complex needs requiring statutory intervention.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality assessments, effective care planning and impactful interventions that safeguard children and improve family outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention.
• Provide professional leadership, advanced social work practice and expert safeguarding advice.
• Oversee assessments, care planning and interventions to ensure high standards of practice.
• Support colleagues in managing complex safeguarding situations and making informed decisions.
• Promote child-centred practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and statutory guidance.

Why Work with Bexley Council?

• Make a difference: Help protect vulnerable children and strengthen families within the local community.
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes.
• Professional development: Enhance your expertise through complex casework and advanced practice responsibilities.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to early help, family support and effective safeguarding interventions across the borough.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive locum rate of £41.00 per hour.
• Full-time opportunity with an ASAP start.
• £500 referral bonus for every successful referral, subject to terms and conditions.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Children & Family Practitioner looking for your next locum opportunity, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference while working with Bexley Council.

Apply today to be considered for this immediate-start opportunity.

Know someone suitable? Refer them and earn £500 for every successful referral, subject to T&Cs