Senior Caseworker
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Job Summary
General information
Reference
004991Closing Date
10/04/2026Service Area
Directorate
Childrens Services
Service Area
School Support Services
Category
Technical/Business Support - Technical/Business Support - All
Job Title
Senior Caseworker
Grade
BBU07
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 31022
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Caseworker to provide administrative and casework support across School Support Services within Childrens Services.
The post holder will support day to day service delivery including preparing cases for panels checking and submitting professional reports collating funding schedules processing invoices managing correspondence and maintaining accurate records and databases.
The role involves regular contact with schools parents and partner agencies and requires a high level of accuracy organisation and professionalism.
You must be able to demonstrate strong administrative organisational and communication skills good IT skills and the ability to work to deadlines. You will be required to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Fran Griffin.
How to Apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand 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: 10th April 2026
Interview Date(s): 27th & 28th April 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
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
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
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
Standard office hours Monday to Friday
Is this an enhanced DBS role
No
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Required Experience:
Senior IC
