We are looking for Sessional workers to support children & families in need of services on a casual basis, as and when required. Good availability is essential to meet the needs of a growing service operating seven days a week.

Formal qualifications in working with children and families are not required but would be an advantage. Experience in the field would be helpful. You will need to be reliable, assertive, resilient, and have the ability to maintain boundaries and be ready to attend training to build your experience and knowledge of working with families. Use of a car and ability to drive within and out of Borough is essential, as is the ability to work flexible hours to include some early starts and late evenings and weekends.

We offer an induction programme with supervision & an appraisal. We have excellent in house training and development opportunities to gain a wide variety of skills and experiences in a busy and thriving environment. Existing ambitious post holders have used their sessional work experiences to successfully progress their career aspirations. Successful applicants will be provided with a laptop and smart phone. Applicants must live within 12 miles of Bedford and offer at least six hours support a week.

Closing date 28th March 2025

Interviews 9th April 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
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

Armed Forces Covenant
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants
Bedford Borough Council is  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.
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability