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004867 - Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:45:26 Z

Category : Social Care/Children's Social Care
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
Your Passion. Their Future. Our Bedford. We’re a friendly, supportive, passionate team in Children’s Services, dedicated to building a better Bedford Borough. Our commitment to creating positive outcomes is second to none, our young people actively help shape the service and co-produce resources with our staff. Our Social workers are able to build meaningful, trusted relationships with children, young people and their families. As an experienced social worker, you’ll thrive in our flexible working environment designed to help you enjoy your work while maintaining a healthy work/life balance We have a range of support groups and resources to ensure you feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. What truly sets us apart is our inclusive and supportive culture, where teamwork is celebrated and every voice matters. Our Children’s Services 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. Social workers are supported to progress through varied development opportunities, you’ll find managers and colleagues committed to your continued growth and success. While the work can be challenging, it is deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community and advance your career. 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 independent external clinical supervision should you require it · a career development plan · access to monthly training on systemic practice as well as other areas of practice · Competitive salary · 3 CPD days per year To join us, you will have: · a degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification · successfully completed your ASYE, or the Children's Workforce Development Council's Newly Qualified Social Worker programme, and have at least 1 year’s post qualifying experience (we cannot accept applications for ASYE at the current time) · registration with Social Work England · a UK Driving licence & suitably insured vehicle How to apply: When you are ready, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; once you have created an account, you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some questions. Interviews will be held when suitable applications are received. Please note: we are unable to consider applications from candidates based overseas needing visa sponsorship. FTE Salary: £39,152 - £45,091 pro rata pa plus MRS £6,000 (subject to annual review), Welcome payment £8,000 and retention payments £2,000 pro rata Guaranteed interview schemes

Location : Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP

005405 - Administrator (Parkside Residential Home)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:23:23 Z

Category : Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All
Contract Type : Part time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are seeking a highly organised and compassionate Care Home Administrator to support the smooth and efficient operation of Parkside care home. You will play a key role in providing administrative support to the management team, ensuring accurate record keeping, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and delivering excellent customer service to residents, families, visitors, and healthcare professionals. The Care Home Administrator is often the first point of contact for the home and will help create a welcoming, professional, and supportive environment while ensuring all administrative processes are completed accurately and efficiently. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Closing date: 24th September 2026 Interview date: 5th October 2025. 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). 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. 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. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location : Parkside Residential Home, Kempston Bedford

005283 - Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Worker

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:42:47 Z

Category : Social Care/Adult Social Care
Contract Type : Part time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are currently looking to recruit a part time Visual Impairment Rehabilitation worker for our Sensory Impairment Team. Reporting to the Advanced Practitioner, the successful post holder will be responsible for providing a professional rehabilitation service to adults and children with a visual impairment, including advice, mobility training, daily living skills and communication skills. You will be required to hold a diploma or equivalent in Rehabilitation studies. We would welcome candidates who also have rehabilitation qualification to apply. You will have extensive experience of working with adults and children with visual impairment within the community. You will be able to work autonomously and as part of team as well as multiagency working to ensure that the health and wellbeing of adults and children are paramount to service delivery and help to deliver excellent services to the residents of Bedford and Central Bedfordshire Boroughs. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent computer literacy to maintain good case recording. The Council is committed to offering you a good work life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including a hybrid model of office and home based working. We offer 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays, compensated by a competitive salary and a generous pension scheme. 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: 7th October 2026 Interview Date: 22nd October 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 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 Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005395 - Activity Coordinator (Brookside Residential Home)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:07:05 Z

Category : Care/Support Work/Adult Social Care
Contract Type : Part time permanent
Vacancy Details :
As Activity Coordinator, you will organise and support residents to participate and engage with meaningful activities of their choice and preference, both within the care home and within the community. The day to day role includes but is not limited to the following; To plan and organise activities within a care home To engage residents in activities, both one to one and group To access activities for residents outside of the care home To access and arrange for community based groups to visit the home To arrange spiritual and faith support for residents To participate in the care planning process for identifying social needs for individuals and recording activities on individuals care notes To assist in arranging fund raising events for the Residents amenities fund To contribute to the Homes newsletter and manage the social media account To complete weekly activities planner for distribution within the home You will work 3 x 5 hour shifts per week, which will include working some weekends and evenings Closing Date: 18th September 2026 Interviews: 2nd October 2026 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). Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this 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. 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.

Location : Brookside Residential Home, High Street, Kempston

005369 - Deputy Registrar

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:08:56 Z

Category : Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Registrar, or an individual with previous experience of learning legislation, to join our service. The role involves the register Births, Deaths, Stillbirths and attest Notices of Marriage / Civil Partnerships and perform Marriage, Civil Partnership and Citizenship Ceremonies. You will be expected to work every other Saturday with a day off in the week. Part time / Job share will be considered. Closing date: 20th September 2026 Interviews: 13th or 14th October 2026 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. 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 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 Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005393 - Head of Service for Quality Assurance

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:45:52 Z

Category : Senior Manager/Senior Manager - All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead improvement, influence strategy and help shape the future of children's services in Bedford. As our Head of Service for Quality Assurance, you'll play a critical role in delivering the national Family First reforms, working across Children's Services and partner agencies to strengthen safeguarding, improve practice and deliver better outcomes for children and families. You'll lead quality assurance, performance improvement, IROs, Child Protection Chairs, LADO and improvement delivery services, ensuring high standards are embedded across the organisation. You will be the Prevent Lead for the local authority. Reporting directly to the Executive Director for Children, Education & Families, you'll be at the heart of our post-Ofsted improvement journey, providing strategic leadership, driving a culture of learning and accountability, and influencing change at the highest levels. As we move to the Families First model there will be substantial change to the service and successful candidates will need to be able to to lead through these time adapting to a changing portfolio. We're looking for an experienced, registered social work leader with a strong track record of quality assurance, service improvement and partnership working. If you're passionate about improving children's lives and ready to lead meaningful change, we'd like to hear from you. Closing date: 15th September 2026 Interview date: week commencing 21st September 2026. 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). 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. 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. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location : Borough Hall, Bedford

005315 - Occupational Therapist

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:03:11 Z

Category : Social Care/Adult Social Care
Contract Type : Part time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are currently looking to recruit a part time Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team. You will be reporting to the Advanced Practitioner, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments to identify needs and agree an action plans to meet the needs taking into account current eligibility criteria. This will include recommending relevant major adaptations in line with current legislation and local processes. We are looking for someone who has good knowledge of equipment, including specialist equipment, promote its safe use, promote and maintain good inter agency working partnerships and help to deliver excellent services to the residents of Bedford Borough. You will hold a degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and registration with HCPC. Have good communication skills and extensive experience of completing assessments for major adaptations. You will be able to work autonomously, as part of team as well as multiagency working to ensure that the health and wellbeing of adults in Bedford Borough are paramount to service delivery. The Council is committed to offering you a good work life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including a hybrid model of office and home based working. We offer 27 days pro rata of annual leave increasing to 32 days pro rata after 5 years service plus bank holidays, compensated by a competitive salary and a generous pension scheme. 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). Closing Date: 15th September 2026 Interview Date(s): 5th & 6th October 2026 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. 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. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location : Borough Hall, Bedford