Senior Social Worker – Children's Complex Health & Disabilities Team (Bradford)

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Saltaire; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Supportive management

Career progression

£3,000 retention payment

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of Bradford Council for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Children’s Complex Health & Disabilities Team (CCHDT) in Bradford. You’ll manage a varied caseload involving children with complex disabilities, providing expert assessment, intervention and long-term planning to achieve the best outcomes.

The role offers a permanent contract with hybrid working (3 days in the office) and a £3,000 retention payment.

Qualifications

• Experience within UK Children’s Social Care.
• Experience supporting children with disabilities and/or complex health needs.
• Sound knowledge of Children in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care processes.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and care planning skills.
• Restorative, child-centred and relationship-based approach to practice.
• Ability to manage complex and demanding caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases involving children with disabilities and significant health needs.
• Undertake statutory assessments, care planning and reviews.
• Provide support to Children in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care cases.
• Complete safeguarding investigations where required.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and carers.
• Collaborate with health, education and multi-agency partners.
• Promote permanence, independence and positive life outcomes for children.
• Deliver restorative and relationship-based social work practice.

Skills

UK Children’s Social Care

Disabilities & complex health

Assessment & safeguarding

Caseload management

Relationship-based practice

Cross-agency collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Social Work / Degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Complex Health & Disabilities Team (Bradford)

Location: Shipley Town Hall, Shipley, BD18 3EH

Salary: £38,220 - £46,142 per annum

Additional Benefits: £3,000 Retention Payment

Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office

Contract: Permanent

Sponsorship: Unfortunately, Bradford Council is unable to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this position.

Make a Lasting Difference for Children with Complex Needs

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with disabilities and complex health needs? Do you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, building meaningful relationships with children and families while delivering high-quality statutory social work? Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of Bradford Council for experienced Senior Social Workers to join the Children’s Complex Health & Disabilities Team (CCHDT). This specialist team works with children and young people with severe, profound and complex disabilities, ensuring they receive the care, protection and opportunities they need to live safe, fulfilling lives. If you’re committed to restorative practice and putting children at the heart of every decision,

The Role: As a Senior Social Worker within the Children’s Complex Health & Disabilities Team, you’ll manage a varied and rewarding caseload involving children and young people with complex disabilities and additional health needs. Working alongside families, education, health professionals and partner agencies, you’ll provide expert assessment, intervention and long-term planning to achieve the very best outcomes for children. You’ll work across the full spectrum of statutory Children’s Social Care, including Children in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care and safeguarding responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases involving children and young people with disabilities and significant health needs.
• Undertake statutory assessments, care planning and reviews.
• Provide support to Children in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care cases.
• Complete safeguarding investigations where required.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and carers.
• Work collaboratively with health, education and multi-agency partners.
• Promote permanence, independence and positive life outcomes for children and young people.
• Deliver high-quality restorative and relationship-based social work practice.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working within UK Children’s Social Care.
• Experience supporting children with disabilities and/or complex health needs.
• Sound knowledge of Children in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care processes.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and care planning skills.
• A restorative, child-centred and relationship-based approach to practice.
• The confidence to manage complex and demanding caseloads.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Post-qualifying experience within Children’s Services
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

What’s on Offer?

• Salary between £38,220 - £46,142
• £3,000 Retention Payment
• Hybrid working with 3 office days per week
• Join a highly experienced and specialist Children’s Complex Health & Disabilities Team
• Supportive management and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with complex needs and their families