Central Bedfordshire Council
Casual - EDT Officer (Level 3)
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Team: Emergency Duty Team
Job family: Supporting – CBG11
Salary: £22.96 per hour plus holiday entitlement
Hours: 0 hours - Casual when required by the service.
Location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, SG17 5TQ
Contract type: Fixed - Casual
Closing Date: Rolling advert to the 6th September 2026
Interview Date: Rolling advert - interviews arranged as required
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Emergency Duty Team to support the service as a Casual Level 3 Social Worker. This role will involve being contacted to complete community visits for adults or children, the visits can vary from assessments, appropriate adult support, or any casual support as required.
About the role:
The Emergency Duty Team (EDT) provides an emergency social work service out of hours, the service is hosted by Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and provides a service to Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Luton Borough Council (LBC). EDT respond to all emergency social care situations that arise out of hours and which cannot be left until the next working day. EDT will act to ensure the immediate protection and safeguarding of children, young people, and adults who are at risk of harm. All work is undertaken within the relevant legislative framework.
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Responsibilities:
You will have responsibility for the overall delivery of statutory duties commensurate with supporting people within Adult and Children Social Care. You will discharge these duties in a manner that will put people at the centre of their care and support, demonstrating behaviors that result in the delivery of compassionate, caring, responsive, and proportionate care and support that is of high quality and evidences best value.
About the role:
Succeed, and you will be part of a varied and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills, progress, and support you to find your greatness. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we’re passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It’s why we’re committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.
Requirements:
As part of this role, you will need to have access to your own transport and must be a qualified and registered Social Worker.
Application Information:
You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack. [https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/IgAIKMqvSvkvRKi9tSzKdAXQAdV9yeCYBcRHIHmT-4voMDM?e=3ay359]
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Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack. [https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/EuejD31meJ9GiiHyMPHL6V4BUJcaSc16Y3dGD4m8GxPfYA?e=Dg6Cg2]
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Charmaine Lock at charmaine.lock@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or 0300 300 5937.
Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
Additional Information:
Our National Careers Service team offer a free weekly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours. Please book your place here. [https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/667]
More information about this service can be found here: Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council [https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/207/support_getting_into_work_or_learning]
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