Job Description

This is a exciting opportunity to join the Adult Safeguarding Team, principle links are within the London Borough of Bexley are Adult and Childrens Social Care services, Commissioning departments and Quality Assurance teams, but will involve collaborative work with other key departments across the council as a whole. External, links are with key statutory partners i.e., the Metropolitan Police, Bexley Integrated Care Systems (formally known as CCG) as well as wider NHS provider services. Additional links according to need with other multi agency partnerships.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist advice and support to Managers and staff within Adult Social Care in the management of adult safeguarding enquiries ensuring compliance with developing practice in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Statutory Guidance.
About us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions. We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
Details
Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
46,184 to 52,826 a year Inclusive of 2,769 Choices Benefit & 5.5% Market Premium
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
F0076-ID272
Job locations
Civic Offices
2 Watling Street
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA6 7AT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist advice and support to Managers and staff within Adult Social Care in the management of adult safeguarding enquiries ensuring compliance with developing practice in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Statutory Guidance.
To provide advice and support to external agencies and services in fulfilling their safeguarding adults duties.
Coordinate complex or establishment concerns (Level 3) enquiries
Support the Head of Safeguarding Adults, other Heads of services and other key senior people through robust quality and performance monitoring of adult safeguarding across Bexley Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist advice and support to Managers and staff within Adult Social Care in the management of adult safeguarding enquiries ensuring compliance with developing practice in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Statutory Guidance.
To provide advice and support to external agencies and services in fulfilling their safeguarding adults duties.
Coordinate complex or establishment concerns (Level 3) enquiries
Support the Head of Safeguarding Adults, other Heads of services and other key senior people through robust quality and performance monitoring of adult safeguarding across Bexley
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification or other relevant professional qualification qualifications or equivalent work experience.
• Appropriate and up to date professional registration ie. Social Work England.

• Substantial experience of working as a senior practitioner with vulnerable adults in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of coordinating/conducting Adult Safeguarding investigations.

• Professional Social Work qualification or other relevant professional qualification qualifications or equivalent work experience.
• Appropriate and up to date professional registration ie. Social Work England.

• Substantial experience of working as a senior practitioner with vulnerable adults in a health or social care setting.
• Experience of coordinating/conducting Adult Safeguarding investigations.