We are looking for  Social Work Assistants to join the Short Breaks Team.

The role includes working with children with disabilities and their families in Bedford Borough, undertaking assessment, direct work with children, child in need visits and reviews, and supporting the implementation of packages of support.

This is a rare opportunity to work in the Short Breaks Team, which is well established and has been fully staffed with permanent staff since 2023.

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).

Closing Date: 8th September 2026

Interview Date: 22nd September 2026

Please note, Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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.