Support Worker

D S D; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Borough Council in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join the Adult Services team on a full-time permanent basis. The role focuses on delivering person-centred support to help individuals remain independent, with a strengths-based approach to assessing needs and arranging suitable care.

You’ll work closely with colleagues to promote wellbeing and positive outcomes. The position involves visiting individuals in the community, hospital, and other bedded settings across

Job description

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU07 29,542 - 32,046

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37

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 Support 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

We are looing for someone who is passionate about supporting individuals to remain as independent as possible by using a strengths based approach to assess their needs. You will need to be an excellent communicator, a good listener and have reasonable I.T. skills

You will visit Individuals in the community, in the hospital and in various bedded settings in Bedford and surrounding areas and will require a UK Driving licence and suitably insured vehicle.

Closing Date

12th October 2026

Interview Date(s)

W/C 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 [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.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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).

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

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

• Bedfordshire
• Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

Attachments

CV Template

CV Template.docx (16 Kb)

Job Profile

Support Worker - Job Profile.pdf (143 Kb)

Reference

005445

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