Family Help Officer
Bedford Borough Council
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Bedford
Contract type: Full time
Are you an organised and proactive administrator with a passion for supporting children young people and families?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Help Officer to join our Early Help and Intervention Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the delivery of Early Help services helping to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
As an Early Help Officer you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Early Help Team Leader and Early Help Coordinator helping to coordinate daily Early Help Panels and support the work of the Integrated Front Door.
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting the management of referrals assisting with quality assurance processes and ensuring information is recorded and processed efficiently using specialist systems.
The role requires excellent attention to detail strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals and service users
How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 24th August 2026
Interview Date: 7th September 2026.
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Basic DBS Post
You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Help Officer to join our Early Help and Intervention Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the delivery of Early Help services helping to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
As an Early Help Officer you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Early Help Team Leader and Early Help Coordinator helping to coordinate daily Early Help Panels and support the work of the Integrated Front Door.
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting the management of referrals assisting with quality assurance processes and ensuring information is recorded and processed efficiently using specialist systems.
The role requires excellent attention to detail strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals and service users
How To Apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 24th August 2026
Interview Date: 7th September 2026.
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Basic DBS Post
You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.
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