Social Worker

D S D; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Bedford is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care team. This role involves managing complex cases, conducting assessments, and promoting independence for older adults. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with health and care partners, ensuring tailored services for individuals. A supportive environment awaits, with competitive benefits including a market rate supplement and a welcome payment.

Benefits

Market rate supplement

Welcome payment

Retention payments

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex caseloads.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Coordinate and review person-centred care plans.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part-time roles)

BBU10 37,938 - 39,513

Contract Type

Full-time permanent

Contract Hours

37

Job Advert

Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of older adults? Join Bedford Borough Council's Adult Social Care team and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment committed to promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our Older Peoples Team. You will work with adults who have complex social care needs, managing a varied and increasingly complex caseload with greater autonomy. Your role will involve safeguarding, assessments, care planning, and service delivery in collaboration with health and care partners. You will play a key role in promoting personalisation, ensuring services are tailored to the individual, supporting independence, and enabling older people to live fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake assessments under the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
• Coordinate and review person-centred care plans.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries.
• Liaise with service users, carers, families, and multi-agency professionals.
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency response when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and planning.

This post includes a market rate supplement of £2,000 per annum (pro rata), subject to review, a welcome payment of £6,000, and retention payments of £2,000 paid after 4 years of service and subsequently every 4 years.

Note: We are unable to consider applications from candidates based overseas.

How to apply:

Click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’ when ready. You will need to upload a CV and answer some application questions (yes/no responses). Ensure your CV demonstrates how you meet the role's requirements. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 30th May 2025

Additional notes:

• The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees receiving a severance payment within 12 months of leaving or those on a local government pension (for Senior Officers) unless the appointment is business critical.

For further information, email [e-mail]

Enhanced DBS:

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful applicants will need to declare any convictions or cautions that are not protected under the Act.

Bedford Borough Council supports the Armed Forces Covenant, Care Leavers Covenant, and is a Disability Confident Employer. More info at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-us/working-culture-and-commitments.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part-time roles)

£2,000 market rate supplement per annum, subject to review

Work Pattern

Full-time, Hybrid

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

Yes

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer-facing role requiring fluent English?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

Location

Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, MK42 9AP, Bedford

Designated car user position?

Yes

Attachments

• Job Profile: Social Worker Job Description - Adult Services_4-7-23 (1).pdf
• CV Template: CV Template.docx

Additional information

Reference: 004459-2093

Closing Date: 30/05/2025

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