Social Worker – Fostering (Team 1 & Team 3) #5270504

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment provider is seeking two experienced Fostering Social Workers to join dynamic teams in Bradford. Offering a supportive environment and hybrid working arrangements, the role focuses on supervising foster carers and enhancing care and stability for children in need. Ideal candidates should be qualified and possess strong skills in communication and assessment, ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Free training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

In-house payroll for weekly payments

Support from a dedicated consultant

Various employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in fostering, LAC, or children's social care.
• Flexible and committed to high standards of care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support approved foster carers.
• Complete assessments for new and existing carers.
• Contribute to placement matching and ongoing support.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Assessment

Report Writing

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Social Worker – Fostering (Team 1 & Team 3) #5270504

Semester Recruitment is working with Bradford Children and Families Trust, who are recruiting two experienced Fostering Social Workers to join Team 1 and Team 3.

These roles are part of a supportive fostering service, focused on providing high-quality supervision, support, and assessment to foster carers across the Bradford area.

3-month contracts with potential to extend

Hybrid working in place – office attendance required for key tasks or team days

Based within the Children and Families Trust – Fostering Service

About the Role:

Supervise and support approved foster carers

Complete assessments for new and existing carers

Contribute to placement matching, training, and ongoing support

Ensure robust safeguarding and promote the welfare of looked-after children

Work closely with internal teams and multi-agency professionals to ensure placement stability

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Experience in fostering, LAC, or children’s social care

Strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills

Able to attend office-based work in line with service expectations

Flexible and committed to high standards of care and safeguarding

Ready to join a well-established fostering service making a difference in children’s lives?
Apply now or contact Semester Recruitment for more information.

CVs being reviewed immediately – early interest 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

**If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button**

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