SEND Caseworker
Job Summary
General information
Reference
004967Closing Date
09/04/2026Service Area
Directorate
Childrens Services
Service Area
School Support Services
Category
Education - Education SEND & Schools - All
Job Title
SEND Caseworker
Grade
BBU06
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 28142
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
An opportunity has arisen to join the SEND Team as a SEND Caseworker.
Bedford Borough is at the forefront of developing some outstanding work with its partners in implementing the Children and Families Act 2014.
We believe this work will make a real difference with our most vulnerable SEND children young people and their families.
The successful candidate will work within a team involved in the SEND supported agenda supporting the Education Health and Care needs assessment process and with the implementation monitoring and review of Education Health and Care Plans.
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: 9th April 2026
Interview Date: 27th 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)
No
Work Pattern
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