Team: Emergency Duty Team.Job family: Supporting - CBG11Salary: £41,042 - £44,296 per annum pro rata (£21.28 per hour - £22.96 per hour) plus holiday entitlementHours: 0 hours - Casual when required by the service.Location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, SG17 5TQContract type: Fixed - CasualClosing Date: 24th September 2025.Interview Date: TBCAbout the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen with the Emergency Duty Team to support the service as a Casual Level 3 Social Worker. This role will involve being contacted to complete community visits for adults or children, the visits can vary from assessments, appropriate adult support or any casual support as required.The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an emergency social work service out of hours, the service is hosted by Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and provides a service to Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Luton Borough Council (LBC). EDT respond to all emergency social care situations that arise out of hours and which cannot be left until the next working day. EDT will act to ensure the immediate protection and safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who are at risk of harm. All work is undertaken within the relevant legislative framework.You will have responsibility for the overall delivery of statutory duties commensurate with supporting people within Adult and Children Social Care. You will discharge these duties in a manner that will put people at the centre of their care and support, demonstrating behaviours that result in the delivery of compassionate, caring, responsive, and proportionate care and support that is of high quality and evidence best value.Succeed, and you will be part of a varied and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills, progress and support you to find your greatness. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we're passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It's why we're committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.Essential requirements for the role:
As part of this role, you will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport and must be a qualified Social Worker or Nurse.
Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Registration with Social Work England
Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in statutory children's or adult services
Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure environments
Understanding of legal frameworks governing safeguarding and mental health
Our OfferYou will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this .Our are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Charmaine Lock at or call 0300 300 5937.Safeguarding:Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.Our National Careers Service team offer a free weekly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours.More information about this service can be found here:
