social worker Work, Jobs in bedfordshire (with Salaries)

Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy
Northamptonshire Children's Trust —Northampton
- £38,461 a year
- English
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Qualified Social Worker - Adults
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £39,190 - £41,797 a year
- No weekends
- Nursing home
- In-person
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Adults Social Worker - City and South Community Team
Cambridgeshire County Council —Cambourne
- £41,958 - £44,822 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
9d
Social Worker - Level 2 and 3 - Children in Care
Milton-Keynes-Council —Milton Keynes
- £37,280 - £47,181 a year
- Childcare
- Working with children
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Family Worker
Cambridgeshire County Council —Saint Neots
- £31,537 - £36,363 a year
- Travel
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
12d
Social Worker
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £38,220 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- English
Family Support Worker
Luton Borough Council —Luton
- £33,143 - £36,363 a year
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
8d
Social Worker - Duty and Assessment
Northamptonshire Children's Trust —Northampton
- £40,369 - £43,686 a year
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Hospital Social Worker
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £38,220 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- English
Team Leader- Homeless Services CSP HI
Eliot Community Human Services —Northampton
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Annual leave
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Watford & Three Rivers Trust —Hertford
- £26,994 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Travel
Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker
Bedford Borough Council —Bedford
- £39,152 - £45,091 a year
- Full-time
- English
- No degree
Youth Support Worker
CareTech Group —Hatfield
- £31,700 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
1d
Family Support Worker North
Luton Borough Council —Luton
- £33,143 - £36,363 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
9h
ABA/ Behaviour Therapist
Advance Therapy —Bedford
- £15 - £22 an hour
- Part-time
- Applied behaviour analysis
- English
- Master's degree
- Free parking
Quick apply
5d
Team Manager for Family Support
Bedford Borough Council —Bedford
- £58,490 - £62,133 a year
- Full-time
- English
12d
Residential Support Worker
Claris Homes —Kempston
- £15 - £17 an hour
- Overtime
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Relief Support Worker
Carter Care Solutions Ltd —Northampton
- £16 - £18 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Cooking
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
8d
Youth Worker for Children, Young People and Families
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust —Stevenage
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
11d
Child & Youth Support Worker
Paragon Social Care —Stevenage
- £36,400.00 - £56,000.40 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Driving
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Quick apply
12d

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Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy

Northamptonshire Children's Trust -
Northampton

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Job details

£38,461 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Spark
English
Organisational skills
Social Work England
Care plans

Full job description

Our benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.
Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
Subsidised town centre car parking scheme

About the role

Your Social Work Journey Starts Here!
Join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW)

Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives—and have some fun while you’re at it? At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, we’re not just offering you a job… we’re offering you a vibrant career with purpose, passion, and people who get it.

Why Choose Us?
Because we know the first steps in your social work journey are the most important. That’s why we’ve built a brilliant ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme, designed to support, inspire, and empower you every step of the way.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

A structured and supportive ASYE programme
Mentoring from experienced and friendly practitioners
A team that celebrates successes and lifts each other up
A workplace culture that values YOU—your ideas, your voice, your well-being
Ongoing training, CPD, and career development opportunities
A Relationship Practice Approach
NCT Values at the heart of the work we do with children, young people and families

We know social work can be tough—but it’s also deeply rewarding, and with the right team behind you, it can even be joyful.

For further information or an informal chat please email [email protected]

What will you be doing?

We recognise the importance of supporting our newly qualified staff. That’s why all NQSWs will undertake the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). This structured program will help you transition into your role, providing mentorship, training, and opportunities to build your expertise.

Main duties to include::

Manage a caseload of children and young people requiring social work support, including children in need and children looked after.
Work alongside experienced social workers on complex casework to develop your skills and confidence.
Conduct assessments, visit children and their families, and carry out direct work to support their needs.
Develop and review care plans, ensuring all interventions prioritise the best interests of children and young people.

Be the Change. Be the Support. Be the Spark
Whether you’re passionate about safeguarding, children with lived experiences, family support, or empowering young people Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is where you can grow your skills, find your rhythm, and truly thrive.

Apply now and let’s shape the future, together.

About you

We’re building a workforce that makes a real difference. To join our ASYE programme as an NQSW, you must be:

Degree-qualified in Social Work (undergraduate or postgraduate)
Either in your final year of study, awaiting your final results or recently qualified (Not worked as social worker before)
Passionate about improving the lives of children and families
Able to work under pressure with strong organisational skills
You have or are in the process of obtaining your Social Work England registration
Able to drive and have access to a vehicle or actively learning do so
Have the right to work in the UK – please note, we do not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

Enhanced DBS clearance and SW England required. Some posts in MASH and First Response (s47) teams are based in the Criminal Justice Centre (CJC) and are therefore subject to annual vetting by Northamptonshire Police. This clearance is required to undertake the role.

Important dates:

Advertising Date: 30th March 2026

Closing Date: 8th June 2026

Assessment Centre: Week commencing 29th June 2026

Start date: 14th September 2026

About us

At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.

Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.

We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.

At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.

Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Apply Now

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social worker jobs in bedfordshire

Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy

Qualified Social Worker - Adults

Adults Social Worker - City and South Community Team

Social Worker - Level 2 and 3 - Children in Care

Family Worker

Social Worker

Family Support Worker

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

Hospital Social Worker

Team Leader- Homeless Services CSP HI

Social Prescribing Link Worker

Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker

Youth Support Worker

Family Support Worker North

ABA/ Behaviour Therapist

Team Manager for Family Support

Residential Support Worker

Relief Support Worker

Youth Worker for Children, Young People and Families

Child & Youth Support Worker

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