Social Worker Visa Sponsorship Uk

Health and Care
Uk
June 18, 2025
£38 - £40 / year
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Social Worker – Hospital Social Work Team

Location: Bedford Hospital
Salary: £37,938 – £39,513 (Grade BBU10) + generous benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Reference: 004545
Closing Date: 2 July 2025
Interview Date: 17 July 2025

Join Our Hospital Social Work Team

Bedford Borough Council is seeking Qualified Social Workers to join our dynamic and dedicated Hospital Social Work Team based at Bedford Hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, delivering vital social work services to residents of Bedford Borough both in hospital and in the community. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safe, timely, and person-centred discharges.

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive and forward-thinking team culture
  • £6,000 welcome payment
  • Annual market supplement of £2,000 (pro rata, subject to review)
  • Retention payment of £2,000 after 4 years, then every 4 years thereafter
  • Paid registration fee for Social Work England
  • Generous annual leave
  • Access to an excellent staff wellbeing service

We value your development and wellbeing and strive to offer a positive work-life balance within a team that genuinely supports one another.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council holds a Skilled Worker sponsorship licence and may be able to support visa applications for candidates who are already based in the UK.

How to Apply

To apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’ via the Bedford Borough Council website. You will need to upload your CV and respond to a few short application questions. Please ensure your CV clearly outlines how you meet the role’s essential criteria, which are detailed in the job profile.

Optional CV templates and further guidance can be found on our careers page.

Important Notes

  • This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
  • This position is not politically restricted
  • This is a customer-facing role, requiring fluent English language skills

The Council does not normally re-employ ex-employees who received a severance payment in the past 12 months

We are unable to offer re-employment to former senior officers currently drawing a local government pension, unless the appointment is deemed business-critical

For queries about the role or the application process, please contact our recruitment team at:
recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Our Commitment

Bedford Borough Council proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant, the Care Leavers Covenant, and is a recognised Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community.

Help us make a difference—apply today and become part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

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