Welcome

I believe that this role offers a compelling proposition to ambitious children’s services professionals. We are a small and compact London Borough, that has established a big reputation as a well-run, pragmatic organisation that recognises and values talent. It’s a great place to make your mark.  

We are proud of the work we do. We have built a reputation for high standards and doing the right things for children. We are incredibly proud that our last Children’s Services inspection in 2023 judged us to be an Outstanding provider – second time running since 2018! It is essential however that we continue to evolve and develop our services in pursuit of improvement. There will, however, always be one constant: children and young people are at the centre of what we do, and our provision needs to be designed around their needs.

Our position on the edge of London, with easy access to both the city and the countryside, make us a destination of choice for many people. While parts of the Borough are relatively affluent, we have areas with complex economic and social challenges – many of which have been heightened through the pandemic and cost of living crisis, which present new complexities that we must anticipate, plan for and respond to.

Our achievements are founded on the commitment and talent of our staff. This role will have a vital leadership role to play: setting high expectations, backed up by the right support and structures, to deliver the best for the people of Bexley. It’s an opportunity for talented individuals to establish their leadership credentials in an organisation with a good track record, and an ambition to do more.

I hope that this site provides all the information that you need to complete your application. If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact Chris Barrow at Tile Hill (07437 839048) who will be happy to have an informal and confidential conversation. I look forward to receiving your application.

Tamsyn Basson
Deputy Director Children’s Social Care
London Borough of Bexley