Employer: Bedford Borough Council
Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £46,142 – £51,356 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Job Overview
A highly motivated and experienced Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner is required to join the dynamic Adult Services Contact Team. This role is offered as a secondment opportunity or fixed-term contract for up to 6 months.
The ideal candidate will lead, mentor, and shape practice while making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. The position plays a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based 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, Bedford Borough Council encourages you to apply.
Application Process
When ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’. You will be asked to upload a CV and answer some yes/no application questions.
Ensure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role. The job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.
An optional CV template is also provided.
Closing Date: 23rd December 2025
Interview Date(s): W/C 12th January 2026
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Important Notes
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The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
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a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
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a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
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Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant.
The Council pledges to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.
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.
Visa Sponsorship
The Council has a sponsorship licence and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post who are based in the UK.
Enhanced DBS Requirement
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 and 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).
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.