Senior Social Worker - Children In Care Team in Bradford, West Yorkshire

Job Title:
Senior Social Worker – Children in Care Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Bradford, UK

Salary:
£35.00 Hourly

Type:
Full Time/Part Time, Ongoing

Step into an exhilarating role as a Senior Social Worker within our dedicated Children in Care Team. This position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in Bradford with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours. Dive into a fulfilling career where each day brings new challenges and achievements.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working: The option for full-time or part-time work lets you balance personal commitments and professional responsibilities seamlessly.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy a rewarding salary of £35.00 per hour, allowing you to prioritise your financial well-being while doing impactful work.
• Professional Development: Gain access to ongoing training and development opportunities to further your career and keep your skills in social work sharp and updated.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, peer support, and a strong community spirit, ensuring you feel welcomed and appreciated from day one.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with a variety of professionals within the department and beyond, enhancing your career prospects and professional growth.

What you will do

• Manage a complex caseload of Children in Care, ensuring that all statutory responsibilities are met within the required timescales.
• Conduct high-quality assessments, care planning, pathway planning, and permanence planning, all in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Take the lead on cases involving placement stability, reunification, kinship arrangements, Special Guardianship Orders, and long-term care planning.
• Chair and contribute actively to professional meetings, reviews, and multi-agency safeguarding discussions to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Social Work Degree, BA (Hons) Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent recognised qualification is essential.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to children's social care to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.

Registration & Compliance

• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE) is required.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Sound understanding of key legislation such as the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Care Planning, Placement and Case Review Regulations, and more.

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care, including handling complex safeguarding cases.
• Proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for looked after children through permanence planning and relationship-based interventions.

Bradford is not only a great place to live but also an inspiring place to work. Known for its cultural diversity and historical richness, Bradford offers a vibrant lifestyle that perfectly complements the meaningful work you'll be doing. Immerse yourself in a community that appreciates social work professionals, and enjoy everything this lively city in the heart of Yorkshire has to offer.

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