Salary: Level 2 Social Worker PO1 £38,220 – £40,777 (SCP 27 – 30) and Level 3 Social Worker PO3 £42,839 – £46,142 (SCP 32 – 35) Per Annum + £3000 Retention Payment. Terms: Permanent, 37 hours per week. Locality: Based in the South or East of the Bradford District.
Bradford Children and Families Trust are looking for experienced, innovative and dedicated permanent Social Workers for the Family Help service to drive our services forward and to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of Children and Young People in Bradford becomes a reality.
About Us
Bradford Children and Families Trust was established in April 2023 to enhance the quality and delivery of Children’s Services across the Bradford district. Bradford is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community. Our purpose is clear and as we continue to grow and evolve, now is the perfect time to join us with our recent Ofsted report acknowledging “significant improvements”. Our senior leadership team is permanent and committed to providing stability and continuity within the organisation. Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect and meaningful relationships with children, families and professionals.
About The Role
You will work with and support families who need targeted and intense help. The role engages children and families with complex circumstances so that need can be identified early and addressed with whole family support and planning. The role is in a team that comprises of Senior Family Support Workers and Social Workers as well as colleagues from partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- To work alongside families to complete a comprehensive, holistic and strengths-based assessment of need and agree appropriate plans for children and families.
- To connect relationally with families to ensure the appropriate participation of children and families in their own assessment, plans and reviews.
- To provide restorative direct work and support using creative, child and family friendly approaches to build trust and effective relationships as well as understand the lived experiences of children.
- To engage and work in partnership with other professionals to deliver tailored help and support that makes a positive difference.
- To understand and work within legal frameworks, policies and procedures appropriate to children and families.
- To work with children and families on a Child In Need basis.
- To be able to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- To provide social work consultation and provide support to colleagues when there is escalation in need with families.
- To lead timely advice giving, referral and/or duty processes so that children and families are supported at the right level. This may include acting as a first point of contact.
- To lead plans for children and families and co‑ordinate multi‑agency support and meetings to deliver tailored targeted Family Help.
- To arrange and chair regular meetings and reviews with the children and family at the heart of the work.
- To maintain comprehensive, accurate and up to date records using electronic systems and equipment.
- To write assessments and reports as required.
About You
- Hold a Social Work Degree/DIPSW or equivalent qualification.
- Be registered with Social Work England as a qualified social worker.
- Have a full driving license and car available for work (unless a disability prevents this).
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Be experienced and expert in managing the delivery of quality outcomes for children and young people.
- Have an ability to build strong relationships with children, their families, colleagues and partner agencies.
- Be passionate about working directly with children, young people and parents as a unit and individually and recent “case holder” experience is essential.
- Have an ability to write high-quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively.
- Be able to apply anti‑discriminatory practice and approaches in their day‑to‑day interaction with colleagues, children and their families to challenge bias, prejudice and intolerance.
- Be able to work with others in the children and young people’s workforce to put the child at the heart of decision making.
Benefits
- Retention Payment: You will be eligible for our annual retention payment, paid in 12 monthly instalments. This is non‑contractual (reviewed annually).
- Generous annual leave – 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays.
- Excellent Local Government pension.
- Family‑friendly policies and enhanced parental leave.
- Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- We are a National Living Wage employer.
EEO Statement
Bradford Children and Families Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.
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