An opportunity has arisen to join the SEND Team as a SEND Caseworker.

Bedford Borough is at the forefront of developing some outstanding work with its partners in implementing the Children and Families Act 2014.

We believe this work will make a real difference with our most vulnerable SEND children, young people and their families.

The successful candidate will work within a team involved in the SEND supported agenda, supporting the Education, Health and Care needs assessment process and with the implementation, monitoring and review of Education, Health and Care Plans.

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: 9th April 2026

Interview Date: 27th April 2026

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.