Description Bedford Borough Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our Integrated Front Door (IFD) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in early identification, assessment, and intervention to protect vulnerable children and young people. The IFD Team is a multi-agency hub made up of professionals from Children’s Services, Early Help Services, and partner agencies, working together to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time. If you are an enthusiastic and proactive social worker who puts the child’s voice at the heart of your practice, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Early identification and assessment – triage and prioritise referrals to determine the best course of action for children and families. Collaboration and information sharing – work closely with key partners such as police, health, education, probation, and social care to ensure a coordinated response. Risk assessment and decision-making – evaluate risks and needs, making informed recommendations for intervention, including statutory services. Analysing information for decision-making – balance risk thresholds, family strengths, and safety planning to make confident and evidence-based decisions. Maintaining strong interagency relationships – ensure effective communication and partnership working to achieve the best...