Senior Childsrens Social Worker – Duty & Assessment #5270336

Semester.co.uk; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading agency, Semester.co.uk, is seeking a skilled Senior Social Worker for a temporary role within the Bradford South hub. The ideal candidate will be responsible for triaging and assessing vulnerable families, ensuring effective safeguarding, and collaborating with multi-agency partners. With a supportive work environment and competitive pay, this opportunity is perfect for a socially conscious individual ready to impact children's lives positively.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Support and expert advice

Weekly payments

In-house payroll support

Qualifications

• Experience in Duty, Assessment, MASH or safeguarding team.
• Recent frontline experience essential.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Triage & assess new referrals within statutory timescales.
• Hold cases for short-term intervention up to 45 days.
• Prepare statements & give evidence in court when needed.

Skills

Confident report-writing

Safeguarding

Risk management

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Duty & Assessment (Team 2, Bradford South)

Bradford Children & Families Trust | Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Impact: Be the first point of contact for vulnerable children and families—your assessments shape the right help at the right time.

Hybrid freedom: Mostly remote, with on-site time for duty weeks, team days, and key meetings.

Supportive hub: Small, stable team with advanced business support, reflective supervision, and Signs of Safety practice model.

Competitive agency rate: Weekly pay (umbrella / PAYE options) + mileage & laptop/phone provided.

What you’ll do

Triage & assess new referrals (CIN, CP & S47) to decide next steps within statutory timescales.

Short-term intervention work—hold cases for up to 45 days before step-down or transfer.

Safeguarding & risk management using Signs of Safety and restorative practice.

Court work: Prepare statements & give evidence when required.

Multi-agency collaboration with police, health, education and Early Help partners.

What you’ll bring

Social Work England registration & enhanced DBS.

Recent frontline experience in Duty, Assessment, MASH or similar safeguarding team.

Confident report-writing, Section 47 and court skills.

Ability to juggle fast-moving priorities while keeping children’s voices central.

The essentials

ContractTemporary (initial 3–6 months, likely extension)HoursFull-time, Mon–Fri (37 hrs)LocationBradford South hub (BD5) + home workingStartASAP – streamlined compliance

Ready to make a difference?

Email your latest CV to [e-mail] or call 0161 419 9285 for an informal chat.
Early applications are encouraged—interviews arranged on a rolling basis.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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