Children Social Worker

Children’s Social Workers \nLocation: Bradford Metropolitan District Council\n Salary: £38,220 – £46,142 per annum\n Contract: Permanent\n Employer: Service Care Solutions\n\n 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.\n\n We are recruiting across the following teams:\n\n Duty & Assessment Team\nResponsible for responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns.\nCompleting initial assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families.\nWorking in a fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making skills.\nManaging short-term interventions and determining next steps for cases.Fostering Team\nSupporting, supervising, and developing foster carers.\nCompleting fostering assessments (including Form F).\nEnsuring placements are safe, stable, and meet children’s needs.\nDelivering ongoing training and guidance to foster carers.Children in Care Team\nWorking with children subject to care proceedings or care orders.\nDeveloping care plans to promote long-term stability and permanency.\nBuilding strong relationships with children and young people.\nAttending reviews and ensuring positive outcomes are achieved.Placement Coordination Team\nIdentifying and sourcing suitable placements for children in care.\nLiaising with internal teams, foster carers, and external providers.\nMatching children with appropriate placements based on their needs.\nEnsuring compliance with statutory requirements and placement standards.Requirements\nQualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, or equivalent)\nRegistered with Social Work England\nExperience working within children’s servicesBenefits\nCompetitive salary package\nSupportive working environment\nOpportunities for career progression\nFlexible working options (subject to service needs)Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to (url removed)\n\n £200 candidate referral bonus and £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates available