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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

005419 - Client Affairs Officer

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:25:15 Z

Category : Technical/Business Support/Technical/Business Support - All
Contract Type : Part time permanent
Vacancy Details :
Bedford Borough Council is looking for a caring and confident person able to work with Social Workers and Carers on behalf of clients who do not have capacity to manage their own financial affairs and are in receipt of Money Management Services from the Council. You will be managing their financial affairs either through appointeeship or deputyship, acting in the best interests of the customers at all times. Reconciling bank accounts, paying bills and ensuring that the correct benefits are claimed. You will need to be organised with the ability to work within legal guidelines and at all levels. You must be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Closing Date: 4th October 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. 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 : 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