Family Systemic Practitioner

Overview

We at Bexley have two vacancies for a full-time permanent family systemic practitioners to support the embedding of theory to practice links, aligned with our signs of safety (SOS) framework focusing on a strengths-based, collaborative approach with families to build safety plans by identifying worries and existing strengths. Clinicians are at the forefront of driving theory to practice links within front facing children’s services and ensuring that compassion minded, systemic and cognitive approaches are integrated into all work in the Children’s Services.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 4 days a week.

We are looking for dynamic individuals able to respond with agility and flexibility to the wide-ranging needs of young people and families and practitioners within a social care environment. You will also be expected to deliver a wide-range of training, adapting the practice framework to different professional groups as well as consulting in practice meetings. You will also hold a case-load of clinical work as well as being available for crisis incidents and staff support.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 31.03.26.

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, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.