Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU,142 - 51,356

Contract Type

Full time fixed term

Contract Hours

37

6 months

Job Advert

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic Adult Services Contact Team.

This is a secondment opportunity or fixed term contract for up to 6 months.

We are looking for someone who can lead, mentor and shape practice while making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

You will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high quality, evidence and strength based social work, contributing to positive outcomes and organisational improvement.

If you are passionate about Social Work, committed to excellence, and eager to share your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Closing Date: 23rd December 2025

Interview Date(s): W/C 12th January 2026

Please note:

The Council will not normally re employ ex employees in receipt of:

• severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

The Council has a sponsorship licence, and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post that are based in the UK.

Enhanced DBS Post

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

Work Pattern

Monday to Friday

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

Yes

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

Attachments

• Advanced Practitioner - Maternity Cover - Job Description.pdf (575 Kb)
• CV Template.docx (16 Kb)

General information Reference

004911

Closing Date

23/12/2025