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004867 - Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:25:15 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 We currently have vacancies in our Family Support and Children in Our care teams. 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

005111 - Experienced Social Worker

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:54:19 Z

Category : Social Care/Adult Social Care
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Social Worker to join the Adult Services Contact Team. This is a fast paced and rewarding role at the heart of our service where you will be the first point of contact for individuals, families and professionals seeking support. You will play a crucial role in triaging referrals, undertaking assessments, managing risk and ,asking timely decisions to ensure people receive the right support. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, resilient and able to work independently and as part of a team. In support we offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision and opportunities for professional development 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: 29th May 2026 Interview Date(s): 18th & 19th June 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 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).

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005095 - Residential Worker (Children)

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:54:52 Z

Category : Social Care/Children's Social Care
Contract Type : Part time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Residential Worker to join our team at Foxgloves. Are you aspirational, empathetic and passionate about children and young peoples success and do you want to make a difference to their lives? Foxgloves is a friendly short breaks service delivering care and support to young people with disabilities and or autism. We believe in an inclusive culture that enables young people to achieve their full potential, where celebrating progress from their starting point and ensuring that children's needs and rights are at the forefront of our care. Within the role you will be a keyworker to children and support families. You will need to provide care to young people between 7 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Learning disability and or Autism with associated behavioural learning needs. The successful candidate must have; Sound knowledge and experience of Autism and Disabilities, previous experience within residential child care, SEND, education or early years. Experience of report writing, providing evidence of young peoples development and responsible for maintaining multiple case files. Excellent administration and IT skills required as managing files and compiling reports forms part of this role. We are looking for people to develop and sustain positive relationships and play an active role in service delivery. 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: 26th May 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 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 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.

Location : Foxgloves Children's Home

005093 - Residential Worker (Children)

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:53:50 Z

005091 - Residential Worker (Children)

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:52:26 Z

Category : Social Care/Children's Social Care
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
Are you aspirational, empathetic and passionate about children and young peoples success and do you want to make a difference to their lives? Foxgloves is a friendly short breaks service delivering care and support to young people with disabilities and or autism. Our aim is to build on the positive relationships and meeting their desired outcomes. We believe in an inclusive culture that enables young people to achieve their full potential, where celebrating progress from their starting point and ensuring that children's needs and rights are at the forefront of our care. Within the role you will be a keyworker to children and support families. You will need to provide care to young people between 7 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Learning disability and or Autism with associated behavioural learning needs. The successful candidate must have; Sound knowledge and experience of Autism and Disabilities, previous experience within residential child care, SEND, education or early years. Experience of report writing, providing evidence of young peoples development and responsible for maintaining multiple case files. Excellent administration and IT skills required as managing files and compiling reports forms part of this role. We are looking for people to develop and sustain positive relationships and play an active role in service delivery. 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: 26th May 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 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 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).

Location : Foxgloves Children's Home

005007 - Family Group Decision Making Lead

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:09:40 Z

Category : Social Care/Children's Social Care
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
This is an exciting new role that has been created to lead on implementation and delivery of Family Group Decision Making (FGDM), in line with the Families First Partnership Programme government guidance. FGDM aims to ensure that children and young people's needs are met by family/friend networks where possible. If you are passionate about ensuring that support and interventions for families are implemented as early as possible, in order to prevent issues escalating to crisis point, we would be interested in hearing from you. Please submit your CV in line with our application process. Closing Date: 22nd May 2026 Interview Date(s): 4th & 10th June 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

005081 - Financial Analyst

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:40:07 Z

Category : Finance/Finance - All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are currently recruiting a Financial Analyst to join Bedford Borough Council, a fast growing unitary authority. As a key partner in the growth and development of our services, the Finance team is at the forefront of driving decisions and improving performance. We are looking for a fully AAT qualified, enthusiastic Financial Analyst to join our Adults Finance team. Key Responsibilities: Supporting budget holders with forecasting expenditure, setting of budgets, and resolving financial queries. Working with the Agresso finance system to track and report financial data. Collaborating across departments to improve performance and financial outcomes. Communicating financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial managers. Experience Criteria: A full AAT membership Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of services An ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information Proactive problem solving skills Local Government and Agresso experience are desirable but not essential Benefits: 27 days annual leave entitlement, increasing to 32 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus public holidays AAT Membership reimbursed AAT accredited employer Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working hours For an informal discussion about the role, contact Chris Parkins 01234 276006. 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: 17th May 2026 Interview Date(s): 28th May - 4th June 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

005099 - Pensions Administrator – Transfers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:28:26 Z

Category : Finance/Finance - All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
Have you ever considered working in pensions administration? Why not? We could have an interesting role for you here with Bedfordshire Pension Fund. Bedfordshire Pension Fund manages the pensions of local government employees across the county of Bedfordshire. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our dedicated team. We are looking for intelligent, hardworking and organised applicants whose background and knowledge can bring a fresh perspective. You will get a chance to manage your own varied workload with a mix of home and office based working (minimum 2 days office based following the training period). You will need to be able to process information accurately and efficiently. This could be from the simple input of data to the processing of transfer calculations. You will also be expected to answer queries, both in writing and on the phone. Ideally, you would be familiar with pensions or payroll systems and have some knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme or other pension schemes. In return, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, relevant training and a generous holiday allowance. 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: 24th May 2026 Interview Date(s): W/C 1st June 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