Bedford - QSW - Locality Team - £38.5 P?H
Qualified Social Worker - Locality Team | Bedford Borough Council | £39.50/hr Umbrella
Hiring Now: Children's Social Worker - Locality Team (CIN, CP, PLO, Care Proceedings)
Location: Borough Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP
Pay Rate: £39.50 per hour (umbrella)
Recruiter Contact: Mahek Shah - | 📞 0175 655 6972
Are you a Qualified Social Worker with strong experience in Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO, and Care Proceedings?
Bedford Borough Council is seeking a skilled QSW to join their Family Support Services - Locality Team, working on high-impact cases and making a real difference in children's lives.
This is a dynamic statutory children's social work role, offering stability, a competitive umbrella pay rate of £39.50/hr, and the chance to work in a supportive, high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
Work directly with children, young people, and families to build strong, trust-based relationships.
Manage cases across Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, and court proceedings, from start to final orders.
Undertake thorough and timely assessments, identifying risks and planning robust interventions.
Deliver child-centred planning, interventions, and reviews in line with statutory and operational frameworks.
Maintain accurate, analytical case recordings, reports, and statutory documentation.
Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external multi-agency partners.
Take initiative in supervision and contribute to reflective practice, team development, and quality standards.
Lead by example in mentoring peers, modelling excellent inter-agency and safeguarding practice.
Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Proven frontline experience in CIN, CP, PLO, and family court proceedings
Strong assessment, communication, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage a complex caseload independently
Experience working in a fast-paced statutory environment
Familiarity with the Professional Capabilities Framework and practice standards
Why Work with Bedford Borough Council?
Competitive umbrella rate of £39.50/hr
Long-term stable placement with supportive team management
Work from Borough Hall (MK42 9AP) - centrally located with strong team culture
Be part of a council that values professional development and ethical social work
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:
DBS check paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
Referral bonus - earn by recommending colleagues
Self-sourcing bonus - get rewarded for your initiative
Twice-weekly payroll - get paid faster and more reliably
Dedicated consultant support - helping you every step of the way
Ready to Apply?
If you're a Qualified Social Worker ready to step into a fulfilling role in Bedford's Locality Team, send your CV or contact:
📧 Mahek Shah at m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 Call: 0175 655 6972
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