Senior Social Worker Bct Dfe

Description

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Children & Families Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that prioritises the well-being of children and families.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality social work, supporting children at risk, and ensuring they grow up in safe and nurturing environments. You will also provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, helping to develop best practices across the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload, providing high-quality interventions to children and families.
• Undertake assessments, care planning, and direct work with children in need, those on child protection plans, and looked-after children.
• Offer mentorship and professional support to social workers within the team.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, families, and professionals to deliver effective, child-centred solutions.
• Prepare and present reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and review meetings.
• Contribute to a learning culture, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes for children.
• Ensure all casework is recorded accurately and complies with legislative frameworks and best practices.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience in child protection, safeguarding, and court work.
• Skills: Strong assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge: A thorough understanding of child development, safeguarding legislation, and social work methodologies.
• Other Requirements: Ability to work flexibly, including attending office-based meetings and team days as required.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive team environment with excellent leadership.
• Hybrid working to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Bradford.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV – .uk

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.