Senior Social Worker

A life, not a service

Are you a proactive social worker looking to break the mould? This is not your standard statutory role. You will be joining OneBexley, a pioneering consortium of eight local charities that has been working together to deliver Care Act support in a completely new way for the past five years.

Why this is different
Instead of the traditional “assess and prescribe” model, we operate under a unique “trusted assessor” framework.

• Community-first: We leverage the local voluntary sector to connect residents with their community, reducing the need for formal care.
• Strengths-based: Our goal is to help residents live “a life, not a service,” focusing on what is strong rather than just what is wrong.
• Collaborative: You will work across a partnership that includes Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC), Age UK Bexley, Bexley Mencap, Carers’ Support Bexley, Crossroads Care, Inspire Community Trust and Mind in Bexley.

You can discover more about our unique partnership and member charities at onebexley.org.

The role

We are growing our team and looking for a third social worker to join us. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the high standards of this innovative model by mentoring our team of trusted assessors.

Your key responsibilities

• Empower the team: Provide regular supervision to trusted assessors, ensuring their wellbeing and career growth.
• Quality assurance: Sign off and authorise Care Act assessments and reviews produced by the team.
• Expert guidance: Act as a source of professional advice, supporting staff with difficult conversations regarding safeguarding or financial contributions.
• Case management: Oversee the triaging and allocation of referrals to ensure they align with our expertise.

Our values

Our values guide everything we do:

• Direct: We cut through complexity to ensure safety and clarity.
• Uplifting: We are generous with our time and prioritise supporting our people to grow.
• Proactive: We don’t wait for issues to arise; we look for solutions to help users achieve independence.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Qualifications: Be a qualified registered social worker.
• Experience: Experience of working in social care settings, including experience of reviewing and authorising Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Mobility: A full driving licence and access to a car for travel across the borough.

Why work with us?

You will be employed by the Community Hospice but work within the OneBexley consortium. We offer:

• Agile working: A culture focused on results and flexibility rather than strict 9–5 office hours.
• Pension: Company pension scheme with access to the NHS Pension Scheme for those already enrolled.
• Wellbeing: Family-friendly policies, generous holiday entitlement, and health and wellbeing opportunities.
• Perks: Free car parking and subsidised meals at the Bostall Hill site.

We reserve the right to close this job advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

Thank you for your understanding.

Application deadline: Tuesday 27 January at midday

Interview date: Wednesday 4 February 2026

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.