Children Social Worker
Service Care Solutions
Location: Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Salary: £38,220 – £46,142 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Employer: Service Care Solutions
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Children’s Social Workers to join Bradford Metropolitan District Council on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive local authority with strong career development opportunities across a range of specialist teams.
We are recruiting across the following teams:
Duty & Assessment Team
- Responsible for responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns.
- Completing initial assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families.
- Working in a fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making skills.
- Managing short-term interventions and determining next steps for cases.
- Supporting, supervising, and developing foster carers.
- Completing fostering assessments (including Form F).
- Ensuring placements are safe, stable, and meet children’s needs.
- Delivering ongoing training and guidance to foster carers.
- Working with children subject to care proceedings or care orders.
- Developing care plans to promote long-term stability and permanency.
- Building strong relationships with children and young people.
- Attending reviews and ensuring positive outcomes are achieved.
- Identifying and sourcing suitable placements for children in care.
- Liaising with internal teams, foster carers, and external providers.
- Matching children with appropriate placements based on their needs.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and placement standards.
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience working within children’s services
- Competitive salary package
- Supportive working environment
- Opportunities for career progression
- Flexible working options (subject to service needs)
£200 candidate referral bonus and £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates available.
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