Job Description

Social Worker Children and Families Team

Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children and Families Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes and promote positive change.

This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with families while working within a supportive multi-agency environment.

• Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act.
• Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases where required.
• Develop and implement effective support and safeguarding plans.
• Undertake direct work with children and families.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies.
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Bradford Children's Services uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model supported by Signs of Safety.

This approach focuses on:

• Building strong relationships with children and families
• Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
• Clear and transparent risk assessment
• Effective safety planning and intervention
• Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
• The model supports high-quality, child-centred social work practice.

Bradford offers an excellent combination of affordability, culture, and access to stunning countryside:

• Affordable housing and lower living costs compared to many major UK cities.
• Easy access to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park and surrounding countryside.
• Excellent transport links to Leeds, Manchester, and the wider Yorkshire region.
• A diverse and vibrant community with excellent restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions.
• Home to significant investment and regeneration projects, creating a thriving and growing city.
• A supportive local authority committed to staff development and improving outcomes for children and families.
• It s a fantastic place to develop your social work career while enjoying a great quality of life.

To apply, please send your CV to:
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For more information, call:
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