Children Social Worker

Children’s Social Workers at Bradford Metropolitan District Council (Employer: Service Care Solutions). Salary £38,220–£46,142 per annum, Permanent contract. This role offers an opportunity to join a supportive local authority with strong career development across specialist teams.

Teams

• Duty & Assessment TeamResponding 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.
• Fostering TeamSupporting, supervising, and developing foster carers; completing fostering assessments (including FormF); ensuring placements are safe, stable, and meet children’s needs; delivering ongoing training and guidance to foster carers.
• Children in Care TeamWorking 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.
• Placement Coordination TeamIdentifying 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.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working within children’s services.

Benefits

• 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.

If interested, send CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk.

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