Children’s Social Worker – Duty & Assessment
Salary: £38,220 - £46,142 per annum. Retention Payment: £3,000
About the Role
As a Duty and Assessment Social Worker you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes from the very first point of contact. You will undertake timely assessments, respond to safeguarding concerns and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to identify risks, strengths and appropriate interventions. Working within a supportive and experienced team you will manage a varied caseload involving:
* Child Protection enquiries and investigations
* Child in Need assessments and planning
* Public Law Outline (PLO) and Pre‑Proceedings work
* Court work and Public Care Proceedings
* Emergency safeguarding interventions
* Multi‑agency decision‑making and partnership working
* Direct work with children, young people and families
* Permanence planning from the earliest stage of involvement
You will be expected to work proactively and efficiently, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time while maintaining high professional standards and robust safeguarding practice.
What We're Looking For
* Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
* Are registered with Social Work England
* Have post‑qualification experience within Children’s Services
* Have experience working within Duty and Assessment, Safeguarding, Child Protection or Front Door services
* Possess strong assessment, analytical and decision‑making skills
* Have experience of Public Proceedings, Pre‑Proceedings, Child Protection and Child in Need processes
* Can manage complex cases and competing priorities effectively
* Are committed to restorative and relational approaches to social work
* Demonstrate excellent communication and partnership‑working skills
* Remain focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families
Why Join Bradford
* Competitive salary of £38,220 - £46,142 per annum
* £3,000 Retention Payment
* Permanent, stable employment within a supportive service
* Regular supervision and management support
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Restorative and relationship‑based practice model
* Collaborative team culture focused on learning and continuous improvement
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with 3 days per week office‑based at Sir Henry Mitchell House
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