Experienced Social Worker (Community Older People Team)
Service Area
Directorate
Adult Services
Service Area
Community Older People
Category
Qualified Social Workers - Adult's Services
Job Title
Experienced Social Worker (Community Older People Team)
Grade
BBU11 43,149 - 46,579 + Market rate supplement
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
Competitive Salary + MRS
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37.00
Job Advert
Are you a Qualified Social Worker registered with SWE looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults with at least two years working in adult social care.
Join Bedford Borough Councils Community Older People Team and be part of a supportive forward thinking environment committed to promoting independence and choice as well as wellbeing.
You will undertake Care Act assessments, Carers assessments, risk assessments and strength based support planning while working closely with residents, carers and partner agencies.
As an experienced social worker you will also be completing Safeguarding enquiries and court work. You will need excellent assessment and professional decision making skills with the confidence to manage complex situations identifying risk and make timely decisions.
We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good work life balance. We understand the demands and emotional challenges of the job and provide our teams with a safe and supportive working environment, offering regular supervision, mentoring and Continuous Professional Development opportunities, alongside a benefits package.
If you want a new opportunity to make a real difference within our community, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held in person on 11th December 2026.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
Market Rate Supplement £2,000 per annum (subject to review)
Work Pattern
Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Is this an enhanced DBS role?
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role?
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?
Yes
Vacancy Location
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Borough Hall, Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
Yes
Attachments
- Experienced Social Worker Job Description.pdf (500 Kb)
- CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.
Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
This post carries a market rate supplement of £2,000 pa pro rata (subject to review), and welcome & retention payments.
The Council has a sponsorship licence, and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post that are based in the UK.
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