Bedford Borough Council currently have a opportunity for an experienced qualified Social Worker to take the next step in their professional career.

The role will involve joining a busy, fast paced Integrated Front Door Team ( MASH) whose paramount objective is always a child's well-being and safety.

We are looking for social workers that are ready for a fresh challenge, with the ability to make a real difference to the residents of Bedford borough.

You will be required to have two years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a similar setting.

In this post, you will respond to queries and referrals from a number of different sources and make contact with families and partner agencies.

The skill base required centre on managing thresholds, allocating referrals and decision making to ensure child protection within Bedford Borough.

You will work closely with the Assessment Teams in ensuring children and families are effectively transferred with appropriate risk assessments, priority status and initial recommendations.

As an Advanced Practitioner you will be required to provide day to day support, coaching and supervision to our Referral and Advice Officers who also work within the team.

Bedford Borough Council value the staff we employ; we will support you to progress your career through the management structure of the Council. Your line manager will provide on-going personal development through supervision.

Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion

You will be a Qualified Social Worker (DipSW or equivalent) with at least two years post qualifying experience.

Experience of working within a MASH/Referral/Assessment environment would be desirable but not essential. 

You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, and be able to work well under pressure. 

*Market rate supplement £4,600pa (subject to review), welcome & retention payments.

Interviews will be held 23rd & 24th July.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role.  The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below.  Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below.  If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·      a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·      a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk