Senior Social Worker - Duty And Assessment Team in Bradford, West Yorkshire

Job Title:
Senior Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Bradford (UK)

Salary:
£35 per hour

Type:
Ongoing, Full Time or Part Time

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Duty and Assessment Team within Children's Social Care in Bradford. Offering both full-time and part-time roles, this position promises flexibility and an attractive hourly rate of £35. Locum work provides you the freedom to choose your hours and location, offering a perfect balance between work and personal life while gaining extensive experience across different settings.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexibility: Choose between full-time and part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Diverse Experience: Work across various cases and broaden your professional expertise.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Keep your skills sharp with ongoing professional development.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate of £35, ensuring your work is well rewarded.
• Supportive Environment: Engage with a team of experienced professionals who are always ready to provide guidance and aid.

What you will do:

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments in response to referrals, identifying risk, need, and protective factors.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns, including Section 47 enquiries, ensuring immediate action where children are at risk of harm.
• Manage a complex caseload, developing and reviewing child protection and children in need plans.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated safeguarding interventions.
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings, and provide evidence where required.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or Masters in Social Work (or equivalent).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Registration & Compliance:

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and relevant statutory guidance.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required for this role to ensure the safety and welfare of children.

Bradford provides a vibrant and welcoming community, rich in culture and diversity. With a blend of urban life and scenic beauty just on the doorstep, it's a wonderful place to live and work. Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying the best of Bradford's friendly atmosphere and burgeoning opportunities.

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