Social Worker – Children & Families – DfE (Hybrid)
Central Bedfordshire Council
28th September 2026 - 21st December 2026
£29.28 per hour
Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5TQ
Communication
Caseload management
Child Social Worker
Direct work with children
Social work theories and models
Multi-agency liaison
Role
Who You Are
You are a passionate and experienced Social Worker, committed to improving outcomes for children and their families. You have at least five years of post-qualifying experience and a strong understanding of social work theories and models, capable of delivering imaginative interventions.
What the job involves
The role involves managing varied caseloads, supporting children from assessment onwards, and ensuring timely support. Responsibilities include building meaningful relationships with families to create lasting change, chairing multi-agency meetings, and reducing the number of children entering local authority care. You will work both from home and various CBC office locations as necessary.
Skills
- Social work theories and models
- Caseload management
- Direct work with children
- Multi-agency liaison
- Verbal and written communication
- Court experience