Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service we’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic Advanced Social Worker/Practitioner to help with the leadership of our team and service.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in safeguarding children, championing best practice and through our Child First Principles, shape the future of our service.

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: 21st November 2025

Interview Date: 10th December 2025

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).


Additional Information: 
Salary Range: Competitive Salary plus MRS
Grade: BBU12 plus market rate supplement £4,600pa (subject to review) plus welcome & retention payments.