Job Description
Position: Senior Social Worker (BCFT DfE)Employer: Bradford Children and Families Trust (via Bradford Metropolitan District Council)Pay Rate: £35 per hourLocation: Bradford (Sir Henry Mitchell House or locality-based)Working Style: Hybrid (office required for specific duties/team days) ? Key Responsibilities
* Safeguarding children, especially those at risk of significant harm
* Risk assessment & management, including complex decision-making
* Taking professional accountability for decisions made
* Delivering frontline social work services, including:
o Assessments
o Case planning
o Reviews
* Supporting social care delivery in community settings
* Managing a caseload independently
Teams You May Work In This role applies to case-holding social workers in:
* Locality Teams (long-term child protection & CIN work)
* IFD (Integrated Front Door) (referrals & initial assessments)
* Leaving Care (supporting care leavers into adulthood)
Working Environment
* Hybrid setup (mix of office + remote)
* Expectation to attend office for:
o Key meetings
o Team collaboration days
o Certain case-related duties
What They’re Looking For Typically (even if not listed, this is standard for roles like this):
* Qualified Social Worker (e.g., Social Work degree + registration)
* Strong experience in children’s services
* Ability to handle complex/high-risk cases
* Confident decision-making and safeguarding knowledge
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