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005131 - Advanced Social Worker/Practitioner (Youth Justice)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:37:11 Z

Category : Social Care/Children's Social Care
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Social Worker or Youth Justice Practitioner to join our Youth Justice Service and play a key role in supporting children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will manage staff who hold complex caseload requiring high levels of professional oversight judgement, autonomy, and exemplary practice. You will support the Team Manager in supervising staff, mentoring less experienced practitioners, and leading on safeguarding and risk management within the Youth Justice Service. 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: 28th June 2026 Interviews will be held 8th/9th July 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 and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council has a sponsorship licence, and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post that are based in the UK

Location : Southway House, Bedford

005133 - Advanced Social Worker/Practitioner (Youth Justice)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:35:54 Z

Category : Social Care/Children's Social Care
Contract Type : Full time fixed term
Vacancy Details :
We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Social Worker or Youth Justice Practitioner to join our Youth Justice Service and play a key role in supporting children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will manage staff who hold complex caseload requiring high levels of professional oversight judgement, autonomy, and exemplary practice. You will support the Team Manager in supervising staff, mentoring less experienced practitioners, and leading on safeguarding and risk management within the Youth Justice Service. 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: 28th June 2026 Interviews will be held 8th/9th July 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 and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council has a sponsorship licence, and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post that are based in the UK.

Location : Southway House, Bedford

005139 - Financial Analyst

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:14:12 Z

Category : Accountancy/Accountancy - Professional
Contract Type : Full time fixed term
Vacancy Details :
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children’s Services Finance Team for a Financial Analyst on a one-year fixed contract. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to join our team. In this role, you will primarily focus on supporting the grant return process, but you will also assist the management accountant with a variety of ad hoc finance tasks, year-end processes, and monthly financial monitoring. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with financial and non-financial stakeholders to resolve queries and provide support in delivering key finance functions for Children's Services. We are looking for candidates who are AAT Level 4 qualified. Previous experience in a similar finance role within local government is desirable. You must be able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities effectively, and demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of your work. Employees will benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days. The role offers flexible working hours and location, with the option to work from home or in the office, depending on business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career in a dynamic team that plays a key role in supporting financial matters within Childrens Services. For an informal discussion, please contact Lin Liu on 01234 276094 or Sue Sangar on 01234 276527 Closing Date: 3rd July 2026 Interview Date(s): W/C 20th July 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.

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

004867 - Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker

Thu, 28 May 2026 07:42:39 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

005163 - Head of Service, Social Work

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:19:01 Z

Category : Social Care/Children's Social Care
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
It’s an exciting time to join Bedford Borough Council’s Children's Services. We want every child in Bedford Borough to be safe and to achieve their potential. We support families in this aim and where necessary act as a Corporate Parent to promote good outcomes for the more vulnerable children and young people from birth through to their 25th birthday. We believe that every family can be supported through evidenced-based approaches to build on their own strengths so they can support themselves. We aim to achieve this by providing access to high-quality, evidenced-based interventions which ensure all children, young people and their families get the right support and action at the right time. We’re a friendly, supportive, passionate team. Our commitment to creating positive outcomes is second to none, our young people actively help shape the service. 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. Following a restructure, we are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Service to strategically lead and manage the operational delivery of statutory children’s social work services, ensuring that children and young people are safeguarded, their needs are met, and outcomes are improved. You will provide strategic leadership to social work teams, ensuring compliance with legislation, guidance, and best practice, while embedding a culture of high-quality, child-centred practice. You'll also be an integral part of the senior leadership team, working collaboratively with colleagues across children’s services, the Council, and partners, to drive innovation and service improvement, including budgetary accountability and responsibility. The successful applicant will have a related degree and/or professional qualification and be registered with Social Work England. They will also have substantial experience working at a senior level with children, young people and their families. When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to crate an account, upload a CV showing you meet the requirements of the role, and answer some application questions. Closing Date: 15th June 2026 Guaranteed interview schemes This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If successful you will be required to declare any spent & 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 & 2020) The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (Senior Officers only) FTE Salary: £80617 - £92393

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