Childrens Social Worker – Family Help Team – #OR102152

Job Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is recruiting experienced Childrens Social Workers to join the Family Help Team on a hybrid contract based in Shefford/Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire (SG17 5TQ). Rate: £29.28–£39.00 per hour. Start date: 8 June 2026. 37 hours per week.

Central Bedfordshire is a Good and award-winning local authority with ambitions to reach Outstanding, and its Families First model means Social Workers in Family Help support children from assessment onwards — building meaningful relationships with families and creating lasting change.

The role involves managing a varied caseload encompassing child in need, child protection, and court work, with a focus on reducing the number of children entering local authority care. You will visit families, complete direct work with children to understand their views and lived experiences, chair multi-agency meetings, and liaise with a wide range of partner agencies.

You will need at least five years’ post-qualifying experience, a thorough understanding of social work theories and models, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to produce high-quality assessments and reports, and court experience (essential). Social Work England registration is required.

Note: references must be uploaded to Matrix for review before an interview will be offered. Please get in touch today to express your interest.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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