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Children's Social Worker - Bedford
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Bedford, United Kingdom
Location
Bedford
Posted
June 14, 2026
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Job Description
Looked After Children (Child In Care) Social Worker
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.
Location: Bedford Borough (UK-wide caseload)
Rate: Social Worker Β£37.86 / Senior Social Worker Β£39.31 (rising after 12 weeks AWR)
Contract: Locum - Full Time
About the Role
Bedford Borough Council is seeking 2-3 experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children service - also known as LAC / CLA (Children Looked After) / CIC (Children in Care) / Corporate Parenting teams. This is a strong-performing service that continues to improve following its last Ofsted inspection and is well-supported by management and robust IT systems.
You will be working with children subject to full care orders and separated migrant children, managing a varied caseload whil...
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.
Location: Bedford Borough (UK-wide caseload)
Rate: Social Worker Β£37.86 / Senior Social Worker Β£39.31 (rising after 12 weeks AWR)
Contract: Locum - Full Time
About the Role
Bedford Borough Council is seeking 2-3 experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children service - also known as LAC / CLA (Children Looked After) / CIC (Children in Care) / Corporate Parenting teams. This is a strong-performing service that continues to improve following its last Ofsted inspection and is well-supported by management and robust IT systems.
You will be working with children subject to full care orders and separated migrant children, managing a varied caseload whil...