An experienced Social Worker is required to join a Family Support Team based in Bedford.

This is a great time to join Bedford, as they work towards an exciting transformation plan. The focus is on developing the early intervention and prevention strategies and supporting this with an efficient and effective social care system.

Benefits of this Social Worker role include:

• £6000 bonus payments to candidates joining the MASH, Assessment, CWD and Family Support Teams (paid after 6 months probationary period)
• Up to £8,000 Relocation Package
• A smaller remit that neighbouring authorities – Bedford covers a relatively small geographical area and therefore limited travel to visits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Technology to support agile working
• A clearly defined career progression scheme for all social workers

Responsibilities of this Social Worker role include:

• Manage Child Protection cases
• Manage Child in Need cases
• Undertaken Court work
• Write statements and other assessments
• Ensuring that Child Protection Plans are correctly run

Essential requirements of this Social Worker role include:

• You will need a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Qualified as a social worker 
• UK Driving License holder
• Completed AYSE

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