Adult Social Worker - Project Role (ASC) - Bedfordshire

Posted 8 hours 22 minutes ago by Caritas Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Cambridgeshire, Tilbrook, United Kingdom, PE280
Job Description
Adult Social Worker - Project Role (ASC) - Bedford Borough Council

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Bedford Borough Council to recruit two experienced Adult Social Workers for a temporary project-based role within Adult Social Care.

This is a focused, outcome-driven opportunity supporting a council-wide project aimed at increasing independence and reducing reliance on community-based services.

Key Details
  • Role: Adult Social Worker (Adults - Project Role)
  • Client: Bedford Borough Council
  • Location: 4th Floor, Borough Hall, Bedford, MK42 9AP
  • Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00)
  • Pay Rate: £31.77 per hour
  • Positions Available: 2
About the Role

This role sits within a targeted review project, working across Adult Social Care and Newton, with a clear focus on enablement and strength-based practice. The successful candidates will:

  • Complete targeted reviews to assess need and risk
  • Critically analyse current care and support arrangements
  • Apply strength-based and enablement approaches to promote independence
  • Work collaboratively with partners, technology-enabled solutions and community resources
  • Support sustainable, long-term outcomes for adults within the community

This position is ideal for a Social Worker who enjoys review work, analytical practice, and project-focused delivery rather than long-term case holding.

Requirements
  • SWE registration
  • Recent experience within Adult Social Care
  • Strong understanding of strength-based and enablement models
  • Ability to work autonomously and deliver to project timescales

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - /

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.