Children’s Social Workers
Location: Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Salary: £38,220 – £46,142 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Employer: Service Care Solutions
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.
We are recruiting across the following teams:
Duty & Assessment Team
Responsible for responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns.
Completing initial assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families.
Working in a fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making skills.
Managing short-term interventions and determining next steps for cases.Fostering Team
Supporting, supervising, and developing foster carers.
Completing fostering assessments (including Form F).
Ensuring placements are safe, stable, and meet children’s needs.
Delivering ongoing training and guidance to foster carers.Children in Care Team
Working with children subject to care proceedings or care orders.
Developing care plans to promote long-term stability and permanency.
Building strong relationships with children and young people.
Attending reviews and ensuring positive outcomes are achieved.Placement Coordination Team
Identifying and sourcing suitable placements for children in care.
Liaising with internal teams, foster carers, and external providers.
Matching children with appropriate placements based on their needs.
Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and placement standards.Requirements
Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Experience working within children’s servicesBenefits
Competitive salary package
Supportive working environment
Opportunities for career progression
Flexible working options (subject to service needs)Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to (url removed)
£200 candidate referral bonus and £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates available