Social Worker Children & Families

Caritas Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated Social Worker in Bradford to join the Duty & Assessment and Children & Families teams on a permanent basis. The role is 37 hours per week and located in Bradford, offering an opportunity to contribute to high-quality services for children and families.

Join a supportive network of professionals focused on restorative and relational practice, striving for positive outcomes and stability for children and young people in care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to identify what children and families need to make lasting positive change and support permanence options.
• Advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in decision making.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop plans led by families’ strengths, needs and aspirations.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to each child’s needs.
• Monitor and review progress of children’s plans and adjust care plans as needed.
• Provide emotional and practical support to children to help them navigate challenges and build resilience.
• Work to achieve permanency and outstanding outcomes through relationship-based practice.

Job description

Job Introduction

Social Worker (Duty & Assessment and Children & Families) - Permanent, 37 hours per week, based in Bradford

Working for the Bradford Children & Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it's geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? We are looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated team in Bradford to help shape the future of young lives.

We have social work vacancies in both our Duty & Assessment and Children & Families teams that are based in Bradford and cover the surrounding areas.

Bradford is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community. You'll be part of a supportive network of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children.

As we continue to grow and evolve, now is the perfect time to join us. Our recent Ofsted reports acknowledges our progress, with improvements exceeding expectations ahead of time.

Our social work senior leadership team is permanent and committed to providing stability and continuity within the organisation.

Their consistent presence ensures that our strategic vision and values are upheld, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care.

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

You’ll also;

• Collaborate with partners, identifying what children and their families need to make lasting positive change, and support children and young people to achieve permanence - whether this be in the care of the Trust, reunification with their parents or extended family.
• Support and advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in all decision making.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and work collaboratively with families to develop plans that are led by their strengths, needs, and aspirations.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Monitor and review the progress of children's plans, making adjustments to care plans as needed.
• Provide emotional and practical support to children, helping them navigate challenges and build resilience.
• Work to achieve permanency and outstanding outcomes for children and young people through relationship-based practice