Sessional Worker

Sessional Worker – Children, Schools & Families 

Bedford (community-based)
37 hours per week | Initial 3-month contract
£18.88 per hour (Umbrella) | £14.86 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Sessional Worker to join the Children, Schools & Families Directorate, supporting young people and families across the community.
This is a hands-on, community-based role where you will work directly with children, young people, and their families—supporting them to achieve positive outcomes and reduce risk.
Appointments typically last 3–4 hours between 08:00 and 20:00, with an additional 30 minutes paid per session for report writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to children and young people in the community
• Work with families and carers to promote positive parenting and stability
• Support engagement with education, training, employment, and key services
• Assist young people involved in early intervention, prevention, and youth justice pathways
• Act as an Appropriate Adult when required (in line with legislation)
• Encourage participation in constructive leisure, cultural, and sporting activities
• Maintain accurate case records and reports
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals and partners
• Ensure all work is delivered in line with safeguarding and health & safety procedures

Requirements

• Essential: Experience working with children and young people in a community setting
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage challenging situations with professionalism and resilience
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS required (due to direct work with children and vulnerable individuals)
• Travel required across the Bedford area
• Exposure to emotionally demanding situations, with appropriate support and supervision provided