Job Description

Team: Assessment and Review Team within the Adults Service

Job Family: Supporting - CBG 9-10

Salary:

• Level 1/ASYE- CBG9 - \xc2\xa330,516 to \xc2\xa333,182 + \xc2\xa31000 MRS per annum pro rata
• Level 2- CBG10- \xc2\xa334,067 to \xc2\xa335,611 + \xc2\xa37000 MRS per annum pro rata

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford. You will be expected to attend a CBC office location on a monthly basis, and as needed to carry out your role

Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent

Closing Date: 10th September 2023
Interview Date: 20th September 2023

About Us:

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it\'s all about our 289,000 residents. We\'re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. You can view a list of these in detail .

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

About the role:

The Assessment and Review Team (AaRT) supports vulnerable people who have a Learning Disability, an Autistic Spectrum Condition or a Physical Disability. The roles involve working with them, their carers, providers and other agencies to enable them to achieve independence and fulfil their aspirations. This role offers a great opportunity to make a difference within Central Bedfordshire and for you to find your greatness.

You will have responsibility for the delivery of statutory duties commensurate with supporting people within Adult Social Care. You will discharge these duties in a manner that sees customers at the centre of their care and support, along with, demonstrating behaviours that result in the delivery of compassionate, caring, responsive, and proportionate care and support that is of high quality and evidence best value.

Succeed, and you will be part of a varied and dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills, progress and support you to find your greatness. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we\'re passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community. It\'s why we\'re committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we always embrace diversity.

What we can offer you

As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

• A hybrid working arrangement giving you the option to work from home and access any CBC office location. We recognise and value the importance of supporting our employees to balance their home and work life and to be able to work in the most efficient way.
• A \xc2\xa3250 one-off hybrid worker payment to help you adapt your home for safe and suitable working conditions
• A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively
• The ability to work abroad for up to a month a year
• Annually paid social work fees for qualified social workers in adults and children\'s (including senior practitioners) and Team Managers where required
• Generous family friendly policies and practices
• A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences
• Friendly and supportive staff networks
• Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the

. * An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues

• A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop
• Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire \'A great place to live and work\'.

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.



You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Amanda Babbington, Team Manager, at or call 0300 300 8100.

For queries related to the recruitment of this vacancy, please contact: The Recruitment Team at



Safeguarding:

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.

Central Bedfordshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. Therefore we welcome applications from everyone. In addition we are a employer, we are working to become a Disability Confident leader in our community.

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.

If you require assistance to apply for our roles, help with writing your CV, interview techniques or careers advice please contact our team of careers advisors at Our service is confidential, impartial and free for all

Central Bedfordshire Council