Youth Justice Social Worker

6 days ago

Borough Hall Bedford Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Bedford Borough Council Full time £39,152 - £40,777 per year


General information

Reference

Closing Date

/01/2026

Service Area
Directorate

Children's Services


Service Area

Youth Offending


Category

Qualified Social Workers - Children's Services


Job Title

Youth Justice Social Worker


Grade

BBU10 - £39,152 - £40,777


Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

Competitive Salary + MRS


Contract Type

Full time permanent


Contract Hours

37


Job Advert

Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service is a vibrant and forward thinking multi agency partnership preventing and reducing crime.

We are enthusiastic about improving outcomes for children, families and victims of crime.

We adhere to the practice of Child First and the values of that framework.

We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join our team, to helps us to meet our aims.

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: 5th January 2026

Interview Date: 22nd January 2026

Please note:

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

· a 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.  

Visa Sponsorship

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 Benefits: 

FTE Salary: £39,152.00 to £40,777.00

Plus MRS £6,000.00 per annum (subject to annual review)

Plus Welcome Payment of £8, details to be advised. 

Plus Retention Payment of £2, details to be advised. 

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

N/A


Work Pattern

Monday to Friday Saturday or holiday duties by rota


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


Location

Bedfordshire


Location


Borough Hall Bedford


Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

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