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
Court proceedings
Advocacy Skills
Care proceedings
Pathway planning
Child Social Worker
DOLS
Role
Who You Are
Our ideal candidate will have the ability to work in an exciting, dynamic, and fast-paced environment that supports children in care age 15 plus. The candidate must have experience working with children in care, including care proceedings, pathway planning, and Court proceedings as well as DOLS. Candidates should have experience working with Looked After Children and transition to adulthood.
What the job involves
The candidate will support children in care to fully reach their potential. They will visit children, advocate in all areas of the child/young person's care plan or pathway plan, and are expected to travel throughout the UK to visit children in care. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
Skills
- Experience with care proceedings
- Pathway planning knowledge
- Understanding of Court proceedings
- Experience with DOLS
- Advocacy skills
- Ability to travel throughout the UK