Job Description

We are working closely with local authority in Central Bedfordshireto assist with the appointment of a Social Worker, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £28.28- £38.00 per hour

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking experienced and dedicated Social Workers to join the Children Services Locality Team within the Family Help service. The role focuses on delivering high-quality social work interventions that safeguard children, strengthen families, and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. This role requires a passionate practitioner with strong assessment, safeguarding, and court work experience who is committed to delivering child-centred practice and achieving positive change for children and families.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied and complex caseload involving children, young people, and families.
• Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court work in line with statutory requirements.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and high-quality reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Promote safeguarding, child welfare, and early intervention practices.

Essentials

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Minimum five years post-qualifying experience within Children Services.
• Proven ability to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport where required.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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