Experienced Social Worker

Bedford Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Services Contact Team. This full-time role (37 hours per week) involves managing a complex caseload, providing essential services to older people and those with physical disabilities. Candidates must have at least two years of post-qualification experience in social work and the ability to handle high levels of risk and uncertainty. Applications will be considered until 31st December 2025, and the Council offers visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Local government pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience in a social work role.
• Ability to carry a complex workload reflecting high levels of risk and uncertainty.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential front door service to older people and physical disability service users.
• Manage a complex caseload effectively.

Skills

Experience in social work

Complex case management

Ability to handle high-risk cases

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Bedford Borough Council are looking to recruit an Experienced social worker to the Adult Services Contact Team.

This is a full time post, 37 hours per week.

The team provide an essential front door service to our Older People and Physical Disability service users.

During the day‑to‑day role, you will be required to carry a complex workload reflecting high levels of risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of an experienced Social Worker.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of two years post‑qualification experience in a social work role.

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

31st December 2025

Interview Date(s)

W/C 19th January 2026

Please note

• 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 [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

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.

Visa Sponsorship

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.

Enhanced DBS Post

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).