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Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Carers Break Offer
Location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ
Contract: 6 months (24 weeks) | Hybrid - office attendance every fortnight
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour

About the Role:
Eden Brown Synergy is looking for experienced Qualified Social Workers to support Central Bedfordshire Council's Carers Break Offer Review Project. This role involves undertaking Care Act-compliant Carers Reviews, right-sizing support arrangements, and supporting the transition from a voucher-based system to Direct Payments. You will empower carers through personalised, outcome-focused support planning while managing a high-volume caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete strength-based, outcome-focused Carers Assessments and ReviewsEnsure assessments are person-centred, proportionate, and legally compliantAlign services to eligible needs and reduce over-provisionWork closely with Direct Payments and Brokerage TeamsMaintain accurate case records and make defensible, evidence-based recommendations

Essential Requirements:

Qualified Social WorkerRegistered with Social Work England (SWE)Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skillsStrong communication and negotiation abilitiesExperience managing sensitive conversations and complex caseloads

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy:

DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown SynergyReferral bonus for recommending colleagues or friends (£300)Bonus for securing your own job through Eden Brown SynergyTwice weekly payrollDedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your job search and beyond

If you are interested, send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call 0114 700 3826.

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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.

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Supervising & Assessing Social Worker - Fostering Service

Central Bedfordshire Council | Hybrid Working | £39 per Hour Umbrella

Central Bedfordshire Council is currently recruiting for an experienced Supervising & Assessing Social Worker to join their well-established Fostering Service on a hybrid working basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families by supporting foster carers and helping children thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.

The Role

As a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team, you will play a key role in supporting and supervising mainstream foster carers, ensuring they have the guidance, training, and professional support needed to provide high-quality care.

You will also take responsibility for leading foster carers' annual reviews, preparing detailed reports for fostering panels, and working closely with children's social workers and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.

This role offers manageable caseloads, strong management support, and the opportunity to work within a high-performing and supportive fostering service.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support mainstream foster carersComplete foster carer annual reviewsPrepare high-quality reports for fostering panelsProvide advice, guidance, and training to foster carersWork collaboratively with children's social workers and partner agenciesContribute to care planning and permanency planningPromote positive outcomes for children in foster careMaintain accurate case records and use IT systems effectively

Requirements

Qualified Social WorkerSocial Work England registrationMinimum 3+ years post-qualified experience preferredStrong statutory social work experiencePrevious fostering experience desirableExcellent report writing and communication skillsAbility to manage competing priorities under pressureFull UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer

£39 per hour UmbrellaHybrid WorkingMinimum 2 office days per weekSupportive and experienced management teamManageable caseloadsLong-term contract opportunityExcellent local authority reputation

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

DBS check processed and paid forExcellent referral bonus schemeFind your own job bonusTwice weekly payrollDedicated recruitment consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Supervising Social Worker looking for your next fostering opportunity within Central Bedfordshire Council, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Mayur Rabari today:

📞 0114 700 3804
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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.

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The role of Homeless Intervention Officer is a statutory role specifically focused on intervening early, preventing homelessness and managing our crisis response aims of alleviating homelessness where this has occurred. Working directly with those affected by homelessness by:

- Triaging new approaches and providing quality advice to delay or stop homelessness in its tracks to all groups of customers including vulnerable customers who are in priority need, undertakes assessments to understand the councils duty

- Undertakes all necessary enquiries and prevention activity via Personal housing Plans

- Makes and checks statutory homeless decisions which are subject to legal challenge

- Work closely with internal and external partners and agencies to resolve homelessness

- Assesses who requires Transitional Accommodation - They ensure that the council meets the requirements of Part 7, Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act.

- Considering Safeguarding issues and referrals, especially concerning children, older people and those claiming homelessness due to domestic abuse.

Conducting full assessment of all eligible applicants who present as homeless or threatened with homelessness and issue notification letters in accordance with the legislation.
Work collaboratively with applicants to draw up an agreed personalised housing plans and continually review the plan by updating the advice and support provided to the applicants.
Assist in delivering a comprehensive and proactive homelessness prevention and advice service.
Liaising with friends and family, landlords, letting agents, General Practitioners, Health Care workers, internal and external partners in the process of preventing or relieving homelessness and determining duties owed to applicants.
Taking all reasonable steps to relieve homelessness irrespective of priority need.
Conducting assessment interviews at Council offices and making home visits to homeless applicants.
Apply and implement homelessness laws and the code of guidance, including the Housing Act1996, the Homelessness Act 2002, the Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and other relevant guidance and legislation whilst carrying out assessments of applicants' housing and support needs.
Explain the full range of housing solutions available to customers to help prevent or relieve homelessness as well as mediate to help resolve potentially homeless cases irrespective of tenure (excluding fear of violence).
Ensure full and accurate recordings of client's details, all advice and support provided and maintain accurate written and computer records, reports and other monitoring information as required, in connection with the various duties and case management and in line with relevant policies and procedures.
To manage client's expectations advising as to potential housing solutions including private rented and hostel accommodation and as to the lower supply of social housing compared to demand. To undertake a holistic assessment of current housing issues and seek out appropriate solutions where possible at an early stage to prevent homelessness and where possible prevent the use of interim accommodation by preventing homelessness.
You may need to make referrals to the Mental Health or other relevant professional panels and to attend or participate in case conferences as requested.
To keep up to date with relevant case law particularly in respect of the tests of vulnerability and priority need and with reference to responsibilities under the Equality Act and Care Acts.
To identify and refer cases to the homeless outreach workers / services, e.g. those with a history of rough sleeping or complex needs where resettlement is needed to enable rehousing by social or other housing providers.
You will be working closely with the temporary accommodation team to support the client with rehoming to permanent accommodation.
You will provide information to clients on the operation of the Council's Housing Register, advice on a household's position on the register, extending areas of choice and prospects of assistance with housing and update systems as necessary. You will be required to complete assessments on suitable accommodation for applicants for temporary or long-term accommodation to end the homeless duty.
This role is likely to be two days in the office per week, candidates must be able to attend CBC office locations when requested. There will be a requirement to attend team meetings as and when required.

To apply reach out to me on :

02030471496

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.

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Social Worker - Family Help Team

📍 Central Bedfordshire Council (Hybrid Working)
💰 £39 per hour Umbrella
🕒 37 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to join a forward-thinking Local Authority committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children and families?

Central Bedfordshire Council is recruiting skilled and passionate Social Workers to join their innovative Family Help Team, offering a fantastic opportunity to work in a "Good" Ofsted-rated and award-winning authority on its journey to becoming Outstanding.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Central Bedfordshire's Families First model, where Social Workers support children from assessment through to long-term intervention, enabling you to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

You will work across Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court work, delivering high-quality, child-centred practice and ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a diverse caseload of children and familiesComplete Child & Family Assessments and statutory visitsUndertake direct work with children to understand their lived experiencesLead and participate in multi-agency meetingsDeliver effective Child in Need and Child Protection plansPrepare high-quality court reports and statementsWork collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard childrenContribute to reducing the number of children entering care

Why Join Central Bedfordshire Council?

£39 per hour umbrella - competitive locum rateWork within a "Good" Ofsted-rated authority striving for OutstandingBe part of a progressive Family Help / Families First modelStrong focus on relationship-based practice and early interventionOpportunity to build long-term relationships with familiesSupportive leadership and collaborative team cultureFlexible hybrid working arrangement

Location & Working Pattern

Hybrid working - mix of home working and office-basedOffices include Priory House (Shefford) and Grove View (Dunstable)Attendance at office required as per service needsFull-time - 37 hours per week

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience in UK Children's Social CareSocial Work England registrationStrong experience in Child Protection, Child in Need, and Court WorkProven ability to manage a complex caseloadExperience chairing multi-agency meetingsExcellent assessment and report writing skillsStrong communication skills with children, families, and professionalsA passion for delivering high-quality outcomes for children

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with 5+ years PQE in a UK Local AuthoritySocial Work England registrationCourt experience is essentialFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

DBS check paid forExcellent referral bonus"Find your own job" bonusTwice weekly payrollDedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your locum career, we would love to hear from you.

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📞 0114 700 3804

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.

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