Qualified Social Workers – Adult’s Services
Job Title
Social Worker
Grade
BBU10
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU10 40,444 – 42,123
Contract Type
Contract Hours
30
Job Advert
We are a friendly, supportive, passionate team in Adult Services, dedicated to building a better Bedford Borough and our commitment to creating positive outcomes is second to none.
As a Social Worker, you will thrive in our flexible working environment designed to help you enjoy your work while maintaining a healthy work life balance.
The Hospital Social Work Team is known for its welcoming atmosphere and impactful work, staff consistently say how rewarding and fulfilling it is to be part of such a dedicated team.
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 training and development
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualificationsuccessfully completed your ASYE (we cannot accept applications for ASYE at the current time)
- Registration with Social Work England
- A UK Driving licence & suitably insured vehicle
This post carries a market rate supplement of £2,000 per annum, pro rata (subject to review), plus welcome & retention payments.
Closing Date: 19th October 2026
Interview Date(s): 2nd November 2026
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
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.
The Council has a sponsorship licence, and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post that are based in the UK
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).
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
2000
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Borough Hall Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
Yes
Attachments
Job Profile
Attachments
Job Profile
Social Worker – Job Description.pdf (381 Kb)
CV Template
CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
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