Duty and Assessment Social Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Locum Social Worker to join the Children’s Duty & Assessment Team in Bradford. This role involves completing assessments, managing cases, and engaging with families to ensure their safety and well-being. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing locum opportunity

Strong management support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children’s Social Worker.
• Ability to manage complex cases.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with families and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments under the Single Assessment Framework.
• Managing a varied caseload.
• Preparing reports for meetings.

Skills

Assessment

Case Management

Decision Making

Engagement

Job description

Locum Social Worker – Children’s Duty & Assessment Team

Bradford Children and Families Trust

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for your next locum role in a dynamic, high-performing team? Bradford Children’s Services is seeking skilled professionals to join their Duty & Assessment Team, where your expertise will help safeguard and improve the lives of children and families across the district. The work within the Duty Service is fast-paced and varied.

Key responsibilities

• Completing timely and robust assessments under the Single Assessment Framework
• Managing a caseload with varying levels of complexity
• Engaging with children, families, and partner agencies to identify needs and ensure safety
• Making clear and effective decisions on intervention and next steps
• Preparing and presenting reports for ICPCs, CLA Reviews, PLO meetings, and CIN meetings

Case transfer points

• Initial Child Protection Case Conference (ICPC)
• First Child Looked After (CLA) Review
• First Public Law Outline (PLO) Meeting
• Third Child in Need (CIN) Meeting

The Duty Service does not hold cases long-term. Following your assessment and intervention, outcomes will determine which long-term team the family transitions to, ensuring continuity and appropriate support.

What’s on offer

• Competitive £35.00 per hour
• Stable ongoing locum opportunity
• A collaborative team environment with strong management support

If you are a confident and capable social worker ready for your next locum assignment, get in touch today and apply! Alternatively, please contact me on 01772 208964 or email me at [e-mail]