Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker

Bedford Borough Community Safety Partnership; Bedford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Bedford is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children's Services team. The role offers a supportive and flexible working environment with opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work and at least one year of post-qualifying experience. The position provides a competitive salary and various benefits, including case supervision and additional training opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly case supervision

Career development plan

3 CPD days per year

Competitive salary

Access to independent external clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Successfully completed ASYE or equivalent with 1 year post-qualifying experience.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Valid UK Driving license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline care and support in a flexible environment.
• Participate in monthly case supervision focused on well-being.
• Engage in career development and ongoing training.

Skills

Social Work experience

Ability to build relationships

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Job Advert

Your Passion. Their Future. Our Bedford.

We’re a friendly, supportive, passionate team in Children’s Services, dedicated to building a better Bedford Borough. Our commitment to creating positive outcomes is second to none, our young people actively help shape the service and co-produce resources with our staff. Our Social workers are able to build meaningful, trusted relationships with children, young people and their families.

As an experienced social worker, you’ll thrive in our flexible working environment designed to help you enjoy your work while maintaining a healthy work/life balance Wehave a range of support groups and resources to ensure you feel valued and supported both professionally and personally.

What truly sets us apart is our inclusive and supportive culture, where teamwork is celebrated and every voice matters. Our Children’s Services team is known for its welcoming atmosphere and impactful work - staff consistentlysayhow rewarding and fulfilling it is to be part of such a dedicated team.

Social workers are supported to progress through varied development opportunities, you’ll find managers and colleagues committed to your continued growth and success. While the work can be challenging, it is deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community and advance your career.

We are currently piloting Magic Notes, an AI productivity tool designed to reduce time spent on admin tasks, allowing you more time to provide frontline care and support. It is anticipated this will be rolled out to our social work teams.

We offer a unique, supported work environment and benefits package where you will have:

• monthly case supervision where well-being is central to your supervision
• access to independent external clinical supervision should you require it
• a career development plan
• access to monthly training on systemic practice as well as other areas of practice
• Competitive salary
• 3 CPD days per year

To join us, you will need to have

• degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• successfully completed your ASYE, or the Children’s Workforce Development Council's Newly Qualified Social Worker programme,and have at least 1 year’s post qualifying experience (we cannot accept applications for ASYE at the current time)
• registration with Social Work England
• a UK Driving licence & suitably insured vehicle

Current vacancies are in our Family Support and Youth Justice Services Teams.

How to apply: When you are ready, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; once you have created an account, you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some questions.

Interviews will be held when suitable applications are received.

Please note: we are unable to consider applications from candidates based overseas needing visa sponsorship.

FTE Salary: £39,152 - £45,091

Plus MRS £6,000 and welcome & retention payments (subject to annual review)

Salary Range

£39,152 - £45,091 pro rata based on experience, market rate supplement, welcome & retention payments

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37 hours per week

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

£6,000 MRS payment (subject to annual review), £8,000 welcome payment and £2,000 retention payment

Enhanced DBS

Yes

Politically Restricted

No

Customer Facing Role

Yes

Location

Bedfordshire

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

Designated Car User

Yes