Are you a Qualified Social Worker registered with SWE looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults with at least two years working in adult social care.

Join Bedford Borough Councils Community Older People Team and be part of a supportive forward thinking environment committed to promoting independence and choice as well as wellbeing. 

You will undertake Care Act assessments, Carers assessments, risk assessments and strength based support planning while working closely with residents, carers and partner agencies.

As an experienced social worker you will also be completing Safeguarding enquiries and court work.  You will need excellent assessment and professional decision making skills with the confidence to manage complex situations identifying risk and make timely  decisions.

We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good work life balance.  We understand the demands and emotional challenges of the job and provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a benefits package.

If you want a new opportunity to make a real difference within our community, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 25th November 2026

Interviews will be held in person on 11th December 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.  

This post carries a market rate supplement of £2,000 pa pro rata (subject to review), and welcome & retention payments. 

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.