Childrens Social Worker – Family Help Team – #OR104401

Job Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is recruiting experienced Social Workers for its Family Help Team, based at Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford (SG17 5TQ) on a hybrid contract. The rate is £29.28–£39.00 per hour, 37 hours per week, starting 29 June 2026.

As part of Central Bedfordshire’s Families First journey, Social Workers in Family Help support children from assessment onwards, building meaningful relationships with families and creating lasting change. The team focuses on timely support to reduce children coming into local authority care, within a Good-rated and award-winning authority working towards Outstanding.

You will manage a varied caseload covering child in need, child protection, and court work, applying a range of social work theories and models to deliver imaginative, ambitious interventions. You will chair multi-agency meetings, liaise with professionals across agencies, complete direct work with children to understand their views and lived experiences, and produce high-quality assessments and reports.

Candidates must have at least five years’ post-qualifying experience, court experience (essential), strong verbal and written communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality services to vulnerable children and families.

Note: References must be uploaded to Matrix for review before interview will be offered.

If you are an experienced Childrens Social Worker ready to make a real difference in a forward-thinking authority, please get in touch.

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

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* 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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