Children's Social Worker - Assessment Team - Bedford
Social Worker - Assessment Team
Bedford Borough Council
📍 Bedford | Hybrid Working
💷 £40.50 per hour Umbrella
🏡 Flexible / Hybrid Working Available
📅 Ongoing Contract
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker - Assessment Team to join Bedford Borough Council.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong frontline practitioner with assessment and safeguarding experience to work within a supportive team managing Child in Need, Child Protection, and court-related work.
The successful candidate will be responsible for completing high-quality assessments, managing safeguarding investigations, attending Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC), and progressing cases where court intervention is required.
You will be joining a well-supported team offering regular supervision and a collaborative working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete Section 17 Child in Need assessments
- Undertake Section 47 child protection investigations
- Attend and contribute to Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC)
- Manage safeguarding concerns and risk assessments effectively
- Prepare high-quality reports and court statements
- Progress cases through pre-proceedings and court work where required
- Work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely case recording in line with statutory requirements
- Ensure the child's voice remains central to all planning and intervention
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years post-qualified experience within a UK Local Authority
- Social Work England registration
- Strong frontline Children's Social Care experience
- Proven experience completing Section 17 assessments
- Proven experience undertaking Section 47 investigations
- Experience attending ICPC and managing Child Protection processes
- Court work experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong safeguarding, assessment, and report writing skills
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
✔ DBS paid for
✔ Referral bonus scheme
✔ Find your own job bonus
✔ Twice weekly payroll
✔ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Apply Now
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Mayur Rabari
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📞 0114 700 3804
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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