Social Worker – Children & Families Team #5269699

Semester.co.uk; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Bradford Children and Families Trust on a 3-month interim basis. This front-line role focuses on safeguarding children and families, managing diverse cases, and collaborating with multi-agency professionals. With excellent competitive pay and a supportive environment, it's a chance to make a real impact in Bradford.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll for weekly payments

Support from dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory children’s social work required.
• Ability to manage complex cases involving children in need.
• Skills in assessment and decision making in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children.
• Conduct assessments, planning, and reviews in line with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Statutory children’s social work

CIN, CP, LAC cases

Assessment skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Social Worker – Children & Families Team
Bradford South (Bradford Children and Families Trust)
3-Month Interim Contract | Hybrid Working

Semester Recruitment is working with Bradford Children and Families Trust, who are seeking an experienced Children & Families Social Worker to join their team in Bradford South on a 3-month interim basis.

This is a front-line role focused on safeguarding and supporting children, young people, and families through statutory social work processes.

Role Responsibilities:

Manage a varied caseload including Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC)

Undertake assessments, planning, interventions, and reviews in line with statutory requirements

Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to achieve the best outcomes

Attend court where required and contribute to legal planning and permanency

Maintain accurate, high-quality case recordings and documentation

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with strong experience in statutory children’s social work

Confident working with CIN, CP, and LAC cases

Solid assessment and decision-making skills

Able to work to statutory timescales in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable with hybrid working, with office attendance as needed

Contract:
3-month interim post | Hybrid working (office-based for specific tasks or team days)

Want to make a real difference to children and families in Bradford?
Apply now or contact Semester Recruitment for more info.

CVs being reviewed now – early applications encouraged.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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