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 Working
Bradford 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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