We offer a comprehensive range of training and professional development opportunities including access to research; group and e-learning; coaching; group supervision; opportunities to lead as a Practice Champion; a range of pre-and-post graduate learning opportunities; and more.

We offer clear career progression pathways, within a nurturing environment, which allows social work to flourish. From bespoke learning programmes; opportunities to undertake a social work qualification; our dedicated ASYE Academy; to our Leadership Academy there are opportunities for colleagues to progress and develop in every role and at all stages of their career.

Our Leadership Academy includes development programmes for social workers working towards Senior Practitioner roles; Senior Practitioners and others who are interested in developing their leadership skills; and programmes to support Assistant Team Managers, Team Managers and Service Managers to consolidate and develop their management and leadership skills and experience.

Learn more about Bexley Children’s Social Care’s extensive Learning and Development Offer (PDF).

We welcome Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) to our ASYE Academy to consolidate degree learning, develop capability and strengthen professional confidence. Through our comprehensive and tailored ASYE programme, Bexley NQSWs have the support and opportunities to flourish as capable, motivated, reliable, and reflective early career Social Workers.

Bexley’s ASYE Academy includes:

• opportunities to work alongside, and learn from, experienced colleagues in teams across Children’s Social Care and partners
• a comprehensive programme of learning, development and support underpinned by the Skills for Care ASYE Framework
• bespoke induction and ongoing learning programme, alongside protected development time
• regular, high-quality, reflective supervision with managers and dedicated assessors
• protected caseloads
• clear career progression pathways through and beyond the ASYE and varied training opportunities to support continuing professional development
• competitive starting salary and annual leave, with progression upon successful completion of the ASYE

The Co-Production Alliance is an initiative including Bexley Children’s Social Care; Bexley Adult Health & Social Care; Lambeth Children’s and Adults Social Care; University of Greenwich; Hestia; and the University of Kent (associate partner).

The Teaching Partnership brings universities and local authorities together to deliver high-quality training for social workers and build stronger connections between social work education and practice. The partnership aims to improve the recruitment, retention and development of social care practitioners and the overall quality of practice with children, adults, and families.

Colleagues can access a variety of learning experiences and development opportunities through the Teaching Partnership, including:

• learning events bringing together colleagues across the partnership benefitting from shared learning and collaboration
• University of Greenwich Continuing Professional Development modules: a range of modules on offer to colleagues each year on topics such as domestic abuse or equality, diversity and inclusion in social work practice to support research into practice and collaborative learning
• practitioner teaching: sharing practice expertise and knowledge with students at the Universities of Greenwich and Kent in lectures and workshops
• hosting Student Social Workers from the Universities of Greenwich and Kent and opportunities to undertake Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS) qualifications