Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Carers Break Offer
Location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire, SG17 5TQ
Contract: 6 months (24 weeks) | Hybrid – office attendance every fortnight
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour
Overview
Eden Brown Synergy is looking for experienced Qualified Social Workers to support Central Bedfordshire Council’s Carers Break Offer Review Project. This role involves undertaking Care Act‑compliant Carers Reviews, right‑sizing support arrangements, and supporting the transition from a voucher‑based system to Direct Payments. You will empower carers through personalised, outcome‑focused support planning while managing a high‑volume caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete strength‑based, outcome‑focused Carers Assessments and Reviews
- Ensure assessments are person‑centred, proportionate, and legally compliant
- Align services to eligible needs and reduce over‑provision
- Work closely with Direct Payments and Brokerage Teams
- Maintain accurate case records and make defensible, evidence‑based recommendations
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
- Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision‑making skills
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities
- Experience managing sensitive conversations and complex caseloads
Benefits
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus for recommending colleagues or friends (£300)
- Bonus for securing your own job through Eden Brown Synergy
- Twice weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your job search and beyond
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
