Permanent
£39,971 - £54,683 including welcome payment and market rate supplement

*Due to COVID-19, we want to assure applicants that Bedford are committed to scheduling interviews quickly and will use technology to interview safely and remotely*

Package also includes up to £6,000 welcome payment, flexible working opportunities and up to £6,000 supplement.

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to make a difference to children's lives in the Bedford area?

The council is investing in Children's Services and have created these additional social work posts to ensure caseloads remain at a comfortable level so you can deliver some inspirational practice and make a real difference to children, young people and families.

At Bedford Borough Council, Social Workers are encouraged to work creatively with children to ensure the best possible service and support is provided to the child. There is a very strong workforce development plan that includes training for all social workers in systemic social work practice. Ofsted have recognised that Bedford Borough Council has a very stable and well-motivated workforce, but most importantly so do children, young people and families.

Roles available

Bedford Borough Council currently have a number of permanent opportunities for Social Workers to join a number of teams, including:

Family Support
Permanency
Assessment team
Leaving and After Care team

As a Social Worker you will build effective relationships with children, young people and their families/carers to help elicit their needs and promote participation in decision making. You will need to undertake assessments, as well as plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people and families/carers. You will also maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with Bedford Council's policies and procedures.

As a Social Worker at Bedford Borough Council, you will need:

A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or the Children's Workforce Development Council's Newly Qualified Social Worker programme
Experience relevant to the team you're applying for
Registration with Social Work England
A desire to make a difference

It is also important that you feel comfortable and confident working independently and managing your workload. To enable you to do your best work, you will be provided with tools that allow you to be agile, including a tablet and a smartphone.

If you're a Social Worker looking for your next step, please send your CV to socialcare@guidantglobal.com