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Social Worker - Children in Care Team

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 37 - 37 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bedford

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Bedford Borough Council

Social Worker – Children in Care Team

Pay Rate: £37 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Locum

About the Role

Bedford Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team.

You will work with looked after children and young people, ensuring they receive high-quality care, stability, and support to achieve positive long-term outcomes.

This role involves working closely with foster carers, residential providers, and multi-agency partners to deliver effective care planning and secure permanence for children.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children in care.
	
Complete statutory visits, assessments, and reviews.
	
Develop and progress care and permanence plans.
	
Work closely with foster carers, residential settings, and partner agencies.
	
Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings where required.
	
Undertake direct work with children and young people.
	
Support transitions to independence and adulthood.

Practice Model Used by Bedford

Bedford Borough Council uses a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by Signs of Safety.

This approach focuses on:

Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families
	
Collaborative and transparent working
	
Clear and structured risk assessment
	
Effective safety planning
	
Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
	
The model supports consistent, child-centred practice and positive outcomes.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:

For more information, call:

(phone number removed)

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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