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Bedford Borough Council Social Work Jobs - Advanced Practitioner (Assessment Team - CONECT)

Are you an experienced Advanced Practitioner Social Worker looking for a leadership role in Bedford? Bedford Borough Council is hiring an Advanced Practitioner for their Assessment Team (CONECT Team). This is a high-profile position managing a dedicated team of social workers and child practitioners, located at Borough Hall, MK42 9AP.

As an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker at Bedford Borough Council, you will supervise and support a team of four social workers and one child practitioner, ensuring excellent safeguarding standards for children and families in Bedford. You will chair strategy meetings, allocate cases, and provide supervision-all within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Leading and managing a team of social workers and child practitioners in the Assessment Team (CONECT Team).

Case allocation and workload management to meet safeguarding targets.

Chairing multi-agency strategy meetings to safeguard vulnerable children.

Providing case supervision and personal support to your team members.

Ensuring compliance with Children's Social Care legislation and Bedford Borough safeguarding policies.

Collaborating closely with the Team Leader to drive service improvements.

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

Proven experience in an advanced practitioner or senior social work role within children's social care.

Strong leadership and team management experience.

In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, risk assessment, and multi-agency working.

Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Competitive pay rate of £41.50 per hour (umbrella) for Advanced Practitioner roles.

Opportunity to lead a supportive and motivated CONECT Assessment Team.

Work from a central location at Borough Hall, MK42 9AP.

Career development opportunities within a respected local authority.

Make a direct impact on child safeguarding and protection in Bedford Borough.

DBS checks processed and funded by Eden Brown Synergy.

Referral bonuses for recommending qualified candidates.

Bonus payments for finding your own role.

Twice-weekly payroll ensuring fast, reliable payment.

A dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support.

If you're ready to lead Bedford Borough's CONECT Assessment Team and drive positive change in child protection, contact Mahek Shah today:
✉️ m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 0175 655 6972

Join Bedford Borough Council as an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker and take the next step in your career with a leading local authority!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Bedford Borough Council is Hiring: Advanced Practitioner - Assessment / CONECT Team
Pay Rate: £41.50 per hour (umbrella)
Job Location: Borough Hall, MK42 9AP

Bedford Borough Council is looking for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join their Assessment Team, known locally as the CONECT Team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a well-established and supportive environment.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll play a key role in managing frontline staff, supporting effective casework, and ensuring high standards in safeguarding children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and support a small team of four Social Workers and one Child Practitioner.

Allocate cases appropriately within the team.

Chair strategy meetings and contribute to critical safeguarding decisions.

Deliver case supervision and personal supervision for team members.

Work closely with the Team Manager to uphold quality practice and statutory requirements.

Ensure timely and effective interventions in line with assessment procedures.

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

Proven experience in assessment teams or frontline children's services.

Previous leadership or Advanced Practitioner experience is desirable.

Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, risk assessment, and safeguarding protocols.

Confident in decision-making and delivering supervision in a fast-paced setting.

Competitive Pay Rate: £41.50 per hour (umbrella).

A rare opportunity to step into a senior role in a supportive and committed team.

Central office location: Borough Hall, MK42 9AP.

Exposure to complex and varied cases that support professional growth.

DBS check processed and paid for by us.

Referral bonus - earn up to £300 when you refer a colleague.

Self-sourced bonus - get rewarded for finding your own placement.

Twice-weekly payroll for prompt payments.

Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment and job search.

If you're a motivated and experienced Advanced Practitioner ready to lead and make an impact in Bedford Borough Council's CONECT Team, get in touch today.

📧 Contact: Mahek Shah -
📞 Call directly on 0175 655 6972

Take the next step in your social work career and join a team that values leadership, support, and safeguarding excellence. Apply now!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.