Be Part of a High-Impact Initiative - Senior Social Worker (Permanence Planning)
Bradford Metropolitan Council | Bradford | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)Fixed-Term 3 Months | 37 Hours per Week | Hybrid WorkingBradford Children and Families Trust
Bradford Children and Families Trust is launching a targeted, short-term initiative designed to accelerate permanence planning for children in care. We are recruiting six experienced Senior Social Workers to join a specialist, non-case holding team focused exclusively on progressing permanence plans through high-quality assessments and court work.
This is a rare opportunity to step away from day-to-day case management and make a direct, measurable difference-supporting children to achieve safe, stable, and permanent outcomes without unnecessary delay.
The Role
* Completing focused permanence work including parenting assessments, Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments and support plans, family time assessments, and court documentation
* Working intensively with up to five families at a time, completing all required work within a 6-week timeframe
* Collaborating closely with legal services, business support, and Children in Care teams to ensure timely court progression
* Supporting the discharge of Care Orders through SGOs and reunification, reducing delay and drift for children
* Producing high-quality, analytical assessments and reports that stand up to legal scrutiny
What You'll Need
* DIPSW (or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England
* Significant post-qualified experience at Senior Social Worker level within Children's Services
* Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes for children and adolescents
* Strong assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across multi-agency settings
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered)
Why Locums Choose Bradford
* Up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella)
* Non-case holding role with a clear and focused remit
* 3-month fixed-term contract with immediate impact
* Hybrid working model offering flexibility
* Opportunity to contribute to meaningful permanence outcomes for children in care
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