Senior Social Worker – Children in Care (Level 3)
📍 Bradford | 💷 £35 per hour | 🕒 37 hours per week
🏢 Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs?
We’re recruiting on behalf of Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) for a collective Children in Care recruitment campaign. Successful candidates will be interviewed and placed into a suitable team across the service by Service Managers.
🔎 The Role You’ll work with children in care and families facing complex safeguarding challenges, delivering high-quality social work that protects and promotes children’s welfare.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing a complex caseload of children and families.
Undertaking safeguarding investigations and preventative work to reduce risk of harm.
Completing robust assessments, care planning and reviews.
Working in multi-agency environments with partners across statutory and voluntary sectors.
Preparing court reports and giving evidence where required.
Supporting and mentoring newly qualified social workers and students.
Leading and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings and care planning processes.
Ensuring high-quality case recording and risk assessment.✅ About You We’re looking for a confident, resilient practitioner who can work effectively in complex, high-risk situations.
You must have:
Level 3 Senior Social Worker qualification
Minimum 3 years’ experience post-AYSE
Strong experience working with children with complex needs and safeguarding concerns
A recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent)
Experience presenting evidence in court and preparing legal documentation
Excellent assessment, decision-making and multi-agency working skills🌟 Why Apply?
Competitive £35 per hour rate
Opportunity to work across multiple Children in Care teams
Be part of a service focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children
Supportive environment with opportunities for mentoring, training and professional development📩 Apply now to be considered for interview and team placement within the Children in Care service drop me a message at (url removed) or give me a ring at (phone number removed)