Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Bedford Borough Community Safety Partnership; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bedford is seeking an experienced Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner to join their Adult Services Contact Team. This fixed-term role is for 6 months and offers the chance to lead and mentor staff while ensuring high-quality social work practices. Ideal candidates will be passionate about social work, with a commitment to making a difference in vulnerable individuals' lives. The position requires full-time availability and includes an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experienced Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner in adult services.
• Capacity to lead, mentor, and shape practice.
• Passion for making positive impacts in vulnerable individuals' lives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members.
• Deliver high quality, evidence-based social work.
• Contribute to positive outcomes and organisational improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Social Work

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner – Adult Services Contact Team

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic Adult Services Contact Team.

This is a secondment opportunity or fixed term contract for up to 6 months.

We are looking for someone who can lead, mentor and shape practice while making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high quality, evidence and strength based social work, contributing to positive outcomes and organisational improvement.

If you are passionate about Social Work, committed to excellence, and eager to share your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date

23rd December 2025

Interview Date(s)

W/C 12th January 2026

Reemployment restrictions

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

Contact

For further information, please email [e-mail]

EEO and diversity statements

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Additional vacancy information

• Contract Type: Full time fixed term
• Contract Hours: 37
• Contract Length: 6 months
• Location: Bedfordshire, Borough Hall Bedford
• Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
• Enhanced DBS: Yes
• Politically Restricted: No
• Customer facing role requiring fluent English: Yes
• Designated car user position: Yes
• Allowance (pro rata for part time roles): N/A

Attachments

• Advanced Practitioner – Maternity Cover – Job Description.pdf (575 Kb)
• CV Template.docx (16 Kb)