ASYE Social Worker
Team: COA - Review Team South
Job Family: Supporting - CBG9
Salary: £34,811 - £37,562 per annum, pro rata - Plus £1,000 MRS per annum, pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month
Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date: 7th of September 2026
Interview Date: 10th and 11th of September 2026
Are you a newly qualified social worker ready to make a real difference?
The South Community Assessment/Review Service for Older Adults team, a dynamic and compassionate Adult Social Care team working across Dunstable, Houghton Regis, and Leighton Buzzard in Central Bedfordshire.
We’re a thriving, multi-skilled team with a diverse caseload, strong community ties, and a shared passion for person-centred, strengths-based practice. We're not just a team – we're a community that supports each other.
Why start your ASYE career with us?
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Dedicated ASYE Support – Start your journey with confidence through our structured ASYE programme, including a buddy system, regular supervision, and access to experienced mentors.
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Professional Growth – Develop your skills through ongoing training, reflective learning sessions, and our commitment to your continuous development.
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Collaborative Culture – Work side-by-side with health professionals and community partners in a multi-disciplinary team, enhancing outcomes for the people we support.
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Modern Working Environment – With the launch of our modern and innovative Integrated Health and Care Hub in Dunstable, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking approach to integrated care.
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A Supportive Induction Programme – Your success is our priority
The role of a ASYE Social Worker
You’ll be joining a team that values innovation and empowers independence. You'll support adults over 18 with a range of needs, including older people, by:
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Completing holistic Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and mental capacity assessments
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Using strengths-based, person-centred approaches to create tailored support plans
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Promoting independence, wellbeing, and inclusion by working creatively with community and technological resources
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Contributing to an agile, responsive team that truly puts people first
About you
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You will hold recognised Social Work qualification
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Be registered with Social Work England
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A passion for supporting people through enabling, strengths-based approaches is essential
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You will have a commitment to professional best practice, continuous learning, and collaborative working
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This is a hybrid role meaning you will work remotely, from Grove View in Dunstable and also regularly visit people in their homes and communities. The ability to travel around Central Bedfordshire is essential for this role.
Help shape the future of adult social care in Central Bedfordshire – where your values, voice, and vision will be truly valued. Begin your journey with us, a team that helps people and each other to thrive.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and your professional growth. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of social work talent.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this Recruitment Pack
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Robyn Barton at Robyn.Barton@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk / 0300 300 6280 or Miriam Rousselot at miriam.rousselot@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk / 0300 300 5942.
For queries related to the recruitment of this vacancy, please contact: The Recruitment Team at recruitment@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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Safeguarding (For DBS posts only):
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.
To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.
More information about this service can be found here: Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council
Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications. Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI.
All new starters will join us on a four‑month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well‑supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.