We are currently looking to recruit a social worker for our Physical Disability Team.

Reporting to the Advanced Practitioner, the successful post holder will undertake a range of assessments and safeguarding enquiries relating to vulnerable adults, manage a workload independently and work with individuals with complex needs.

We are looking someone with a positive, forward thinking attitude and uses strengths based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals and help to deliver excellent services to the residents of Bedford Borough.

We welcome applications from qualified social workers who can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.

You will hold a degree or equivalent on Social Work and registration with Social Work England.

You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.

The Council is committed to offering you a good work life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including a hybrid model of office and home based working.

We offer 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, compensated by a competitive salary and a generous pension scheme that will be completely unrivalled in the private sector.

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: 11th November 2025

Interview Date(s): 4th & 5th 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

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.

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