Youth Justice Social Worker Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Youth Justice Social Worker

Category: Qualified Social Workers – Children’s Services
Grade: BBU10 (£39,152 – £40,777)
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service

About the Role

Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service is a dynamic, multi-agency partnership committed to preventing offending and reoffending among children and young people. Our team works closely with families, victims of crime, and partner agencies to improve lives, enhance safety, and deliver meaningful change.

Guided by the Child First approach, we put children’s needs, rights, and potential at the centre of everything we do. We are now looking for a dedicated and qualified Social Worker to join our team and contribute to our shared goals.

If you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, this role offers a supportive environment, a clear framework, and strong professional values.

What We Offer

• Salary: £39,152–£40,777
• Market Rate Supplement: £6,000 per year
• Welcome Payment: £8,000 (details to follow)
• Retention Payment: £2,000 (details to follow)

Additional benefits include working for a council committed to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Care Leavers Covenant, and being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.
We guarantee an interview for eligible armed forces community members, care leavers, and applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply for Vacancy’ to submit your application. You will be asked to upload your CV and respond to several yes/no questions.
Make sure your CV reflects the essential criteria listed in the job profile. A CV template is available if needed.

• Closing Date: 5 January 2026
• Interview Date: 22 January 2026

For questions, please contact: recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Important Information

Re-employment Restrictions

The Council does not normally re-employ former staff who:

• received a severance payment within the last 12 months, or
• are in receipt of a local government pension (senior officers), unless the post is business-critical.

Enhanced DBS Check Required

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
If shortlisted, you must declare any spent or unspent convictions or adult cautions that are not protected under the legislation.
Learn more about what appears on a DBS check here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-check-eligible-positions-guidance

Visa Sponsorship

The Council holds a valid sponsorship licence and may be able to offer visa sponsorship for candidates who are already in the UK.
Information on UK Skilled Worker visa eligibility can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Additional Notes

This role includes responsibilities that fall under statutory social work duties.
For more information about becoming a professional social worker in England, visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/social-work-guidance