Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services in Bedford Borough Council (Sponsorship)

HipHopTune Media; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Qualified Social Workers to join their Children's Services team in Bedford. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. With a commitment to professional development, you will receive monthly supervision, training, and support to ensure that you can excel in your role. The organization values well-being and provides manageable caseloads tailored to your experience. If you are dedicated to fostering positive change and have the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Monthly personal supervision

Monthly case supervision

Well-being sessions

Access to clinical supervision

Personalized career development plan

Monthly training on systemic practice

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification is essential.
• At least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in children's social care.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Work effectively with families to enable positive change.

Skills

Social Work

Child Care

Systemic Practice

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services in Bedford Borough Council (Sponsorship)

Bedford Borough Council is seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers to join its Children’s Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification) and at least one year of post-qualifying experience in children’s social care. Candidates who have successfully completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified Social Worker programme are also encouraged to apply.

Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who meet the requirements. Make a difference in the lives of children and families in Bedford by joining a dynamic, supportive team. Apply now!

About the Borough

Bedford Borough Council is a unitary authority in Bedfordshire, England, responsible for providing a wide range of local services to the community. These include education, housing, transport, social care, waste management, and environmental protection. The council is committed to fostering economic growth, enhancing public wellbeing, and creating sustainable communities.

In Bedford Borough, children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do and we need social workers who share our passion and determination to make a lasting difference to the lives of the families we work with.

We are incredibly proud of our service and the motivated and highly-skilled staff who work hard every day to keep children safe. Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed that we are delivering a GOOD service to children and families.

Our practice model of systemic practice ensures that relationships are at the centre of our work with families. We focus on enabling and supporting families to make and sustain positive change.

We are committed to ensuring that you are supported to work effectively with families. Ofsted reflected that “Workers are well supported by managers at all levels” and that “Practitioners can speak easily to team managers, heads of service and senior leaders, who show interest in their work with children and support them to make difficult decisions.”

By joining Bedford Borough, you will have:

• Monthly personal supervision where well-being is central to your supervision
• Monthly case supervision
• Monthly well-being sessions run by the Bedfordshire Well Being Service
• Access to independent external clinical supervision should you require it
• A personalised career development plan
• Access to monthly training on systemic practice as well as other areas of practice

We ensure that caseloads are manageable and dependent on your experience and post-qualifying practice.

Qualifications

As a Qualified Social Worker at Bedford Borough Council, you’ll need:

• A desire to make a difference
• A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified Social Worker programme or at least 1 year’s post qualifying experience as a social worker in children’s social care
• Experience relevant to the team you’re applying for