Experienced Social Worker - Locality Team
Bedford Borough Council | £39.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Borough Hall, MK42 9AP
Role Details
Position: Experienced Social Worker
Team: Locality - Family Support Services
Council: Bedford Borough Council
Pay Rate: £39.50 per hour (umbrella)
Contract Type: Locum
Job Location: Borough Hall, MK42 9AP
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (office presence as required)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Bedford Borough Council is seeking a skilled and dedicated Experienced Social Worker to join their Locality Family Support Services. This is a frontline role, working with children and families through Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO) and Care Proceedings up to final orders.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals confident in risk assessment, statutory intervention, and family work to contribute meaningfully to improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
Key Responsibilities
Build effective partnerships with children, families, and carers to understand their needs and promote participation in planning and decision-making
Undertake high-quality assessments in line with statutory requirements, anticipating and managing risks to children in complex situations
Plan, deliver, and review tailored interventions to support positive change and stability
Manage a complex caseload independently, demonstrating excellent organisational and time management skills
Maintain accurate and timely case records and produce well-structured reports and analysis
Actively engage in regular supervision for professional reflection and development
Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated service delivery
Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to professional development and high-quality practice across the team
Work within a strong equality and diversity framework, challenging oppressive practice when necessary
Adhere to HCPC/Social Work England standards and meet the Professional Capabilities Framework at the Experienced Social Worker level
Requirements
Social Work qualification (BA/MA/DipSW or equivalent)
Social Work England registration
Minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience within statutory children's services
Proven experience with CIN, CP, PLO and Care Proceedings
Strong assessment and analytical skills
Clear, confident communication and report writing abilities
Enhanced DBS (registered to the Update Service preferred)
Ability to work independently and within a team
Access to a vehicle and full UK driving licence preferred
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
Competitive umbrella pay rate of £39.50 per hour
Direct access to exclusive local authority roles
Personalised support from an experienced social work recruiter
Prompt payroll with reliable payment schedule
Fast and efficient registration process
Referral bonus scheme - earn up to £300 for successful referrals (T&Cs apply)
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