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Social Work Vacancies- Children & Families Teams (Shefford, GB) @ centralbed

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<p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Come and Make a Difference – Join our Award Winning Children and Families Social Work Teams at Central Bedfordshire Council</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Directorate: </span></strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Children and Families</span><strong><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><br></span></strong></span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Salary: Social Worker (Level 1)</strong>: £39,911 - £42,662 per annum pro rata (this includes a standard MRS £5,100 per annum pro rata)</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Social Worker (Level 2)</strong>: £47,476 - £49,069 per annum pro rata (this includes a standard MRS £5,150 per annum pro rata and enhanced MRS £3,850 per annum pro rata)</span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Senior Practitioner</strong>: £50,542 - £53,796 per annum pro rata (this includes a standard MRS £5,150 per annum pro rata and enhanced MRS £4,350 per annum pro rata)</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Are you an experienced and compassionate Social Worker or Senior Practitioner ready to take the next step in a supportive, innovative, and ambitious Children &amp; Families team? Do you want to be part of a service rated <em>‘Good’ by Ofsted</em> in March 2025 that genuinely values your contribution and puts children and families at the heart of everything we do? </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are recruiting Social Workers with at least one year’s post-qualifying experience to join our dynamic, forward-thinking Children &amp; Families teams. You’ll be working in a <strong>rewarding family</strong> where your voice matters, your work is valued, and your development is a priority. We believe in co-production,<strong> </strong>where children, families, and professionals work together to create meaningful change. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>This is challenging and rewarding work, but you won’t be doing it alone — we’re with you every step of the way.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are passionate about Systemic Practice and Motivational Training, supporting you with reflective supervision, dedicated time to plan interventions, and access to an excellent learning and development offer.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We are looking for qualified Social Workers who:</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Have a good understanding of <strong>how to apply different social work theories and models in practice.</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Can design and deliver <strong>imaginative, ambitious interventions</strong> that improve outcomes for children and young people.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Are committed to <strong>building strong, respectful relationships </strong>with families.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Want to be part of an organisation that is ambitions and <strong>values collaboration, creativity, mutual respect and continuous improvement.</strong></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">At Central Bedfordshire Council, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll discover a place where you can do the best work of your career, supported by a team that recognises the <strong>rewards of social work</strong> and shares your dedication to improving lives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Come and be part of our social work family. Join us in shaping a brighter future for children, families and communities where your work will truly make a difference.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><em><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Please note you must hold Social Work England registration to be considered for a role within our teams and have right to work in the UK - Central Bedfordshire Council cannot offer Sponsorship. </strong></span></em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If you do not hold Social Work England registration and would like to find out more about social work careers please visit the link below</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/social-worker" target="_self">National Careers Service - Social Work Careers</a></span></p> <p> </p> <div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:medium;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;color:#000000;font-style:normal;font-weight:400.0;text-align:start"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;background-color:white"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333;background-color:white">This is an ongoing advert with applications being regularly reviewed and interviews arranged.</span></span></p> </div>

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