Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
It’s an exciting time to join Bedford Borough Council’s Children’s Services.
We want every child in Bedford Borough to be safe and to achieve their potential. We support families in this aim and where necessary act as a Corporate Parent to promote good outcomes for the more vulnerable children and young people from birth through to their 25th birthday.
We believe that every family can be supported through evidenced-based approaches to build on their own strengths so they can support themselves. We aim to achieve this by providing access to high-quality, evidenced-based interventions which ensure all children, young people and their families get the right support and action at the right time.
We’re a friendly, supportive, passionate team. Our commitment to creating positive outcomes is second to none, our young people actively help shape the service.
What truly sets us apart is our inclusive and supportive culture, where teamwork is celebrated and every voice matters. Our Children’s Services team is known for its welcoming atmosphere and impactful work – staff consistently say how rewarding and fulfilling it is to be part of such a dedicated team.
Following a restructure, we are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to
· Lead and manage services for children and young people with disabilities and complex needs, ensuring they receive high-quality, person-centred support.
· Lead and oversee the management of residential homes in Bedford Borough that provide long term, short breaks and respite care for children and young people with special educational needs, physical disabilities and/or complex health needs.
· Oversee general management and administrative supporting functions of all short break services residential care and commissioned support.
The successful applicant will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. They will also have in-depth knowledge of current issues and latest legislation relating to all services covered by this role, and significant strategic management/service planning experience at a senior level.
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to crate an account, upload a CV showing you meet the requirements of the role, and answer some application questions.
Closing Date: 11th June 2026
Guaranteed interview schemes
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If successful you will be required to declare any spent & 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 & 2020)
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (Senior Officers only)
FTE Salary: £64,868 – £72,562
Location : Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP
