Social Work Positions - Bedford Borough Council

Positions Available + Salary:

• ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) Position: Competitive Salary Package
• Social Worker: £42,648 - £44,223 + Retention £2,000
• Experienced Social Worker: £45,186 - £48,403 + Retention £2,000
• Advanced Social Worker: £48,021 - £53,074 + Retention £2,000

Welcome Payments:

• Assessment Team: Welcome Payment of £10,000
• Children with Disabilities, MASH, and Family Support: Welcome Payment of £6,000
• Adoption, Fostering, Leaving & Aftercare, Permanency Team: Welcome Payment of £4,000

About Us:

At Bedford Borough, we are dedicated to providing exceptional social work services with a focus on supporting families and ensuring the welfare of children and young adults. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our recent Ofsted inspection, where we proudly achieved a 'Good' rating.

Why Choose Us?

1. Attractive Benefits:

• Manageable caseloads of 16/17, ensuring quality service delivery.
• Recognition for our commitment to excellence through our 'Good' rating from Ofsted.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Regular supervisions and ample training and development opportunities.

2. Pension Scheme:

• Access to a highly rated Local Government Pension Scheme, offering stability and security for your future.

3. Generous Annual Leave:

• Enjoy 27 days of paid annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service, in addition to bank holiday entitlement.

4. Flexible Working:

• We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs and promote a healthy work-life balance.

5. Agile Working Environment:

• Equipped with state-of-the-art ICT tools to facilitate agile working practices.

6. Competitive Salary:

• Our salaries are benchmarked against other authorities in the East of England, ensuring competitiveness and fair compensation.
• Additional Recruitment and Retention Payment Scheme in place to recognize and reward your dedication.