Location
Bedford
Type
Full-time
Salary (£)
37,338 to 44,962 a year
About East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is known for putting people first. They’re not just about mental health care, they’re about building relationships that change lives. The Bedford Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is a close-knit, social care–strong group focused on person-centred support. From newly qualified social workers to experienced AMHPs, their team is backed by real training, real supervision, and a solid reputation for career growth.
They believe in doing things better, together. ELFT’s dedicated Social Care Lead and Learning & Development team make sure no social worker gets left behind. Their mission is clear: compassionate mental health care that’s built around people, not systems.
Job details
Benefits
- Permanent contract with progression pathways you’ll actually use
- Approved training pathways like AMHP, Practice Educator, ASYE Assessor and more
- Supportive work environment with reflective practice and supervision from senior social workers
- Tailored CPD with access to Bedford’s Social Work Academy
- Early career support through a fully structured ASYE programme
- Integrated team culture working alongside health professionals and community support
Requirements
- A degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England
- Approved Mental Health Professional qualification (or willingness to train)
- Experience working in mental health or social care settings
- Knowledge of Care Act, personal budgets, and safeguarding principles
- Great communicator with a knack for tough conversations done right
- Experience using electronic records and writing clear reports
- Confident managing deadlines, change, and diverse situations
- Car driver or able to travel independently around Bedford
Salary Details
This is a Band 6 post on the Agenda for Change pay scale, offering £37,338 to £44,962 per year
About the Role
This is no sit-behind-a-desk kind of job. It’s real frontline social work, with strong clinical backup and a community-first mindset. You’ll join Bedford’s CMHT, holding your own caseload and leading on assessments, care planning, and social recovery journeys. Whether it’s helping someone transition back into the community or connecting them with personalised support, you’ll be part of the reason they get their life back on track.
You’ll work hand-in-hand with crisis teams, GPs, inpatient units, and third-sector organisations. Every call you take and care plan you shape has ripple effects. And you won’t do it alone—the team’s got your back with regular supervision and training built into your week.
If you want your social work to mean something, this team will give you space to grow and the support to do it right.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with adults experiencing mental ill-health in a community setting
- Complete strengths-based assessments and develop tailored support plans
- Coordinate care from a social model of recovery
- Collaborate with GPs, crisis teams, voluntary services, and carers
- Take lead in discharge planning and commissioning of services
- Keep records accurate, timely, and aligned with professional standards
- Participate in reflective practice and pursue ongoing training
- Work flexibly across Bedford to meet people where they are
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a standard/enhanced DBS check
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. ELFT values diverse perspectives and wants their workforce to reflect the communities they serve. They support everyone’s growth, whatever your story is.
Employer Details
- Company Name: East London NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Florence Ball House, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT
- Contact: Sarah Cavill, sarah.cavill2@nhs.net, 07825 900202
Reference Number
363-BED7322372
How To Apply
The deadline is 17 August 2025, but don’t wait. If you’re ready to be part of a genuinely supportive team, apply now and make your move.
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