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Senior Social Worker

Job Description

Bradford Council are seeking experienced and motivated Senior Social Workers to join our Children & Families teams. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in delivering high-quality services to children and families, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will work in a supportive and collaborative environment, contributing your expertise to complex cases while mentoring and guiding less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

  • Take the lead on complex cases, providing expert advice and guidance to colleagues.
  • Undertake statutory duties, including assessments, care planning, and interventions for children in need, child protection, and care proceedings.
  • Build strong relationships with children, families, and multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Act as a mentor and role model for junior social workers, supporting their development and promoting best practices.
  • Ensure all case records and reports are maintained to a high standard and in line with statutory requirements.
  • Participate in reflective supervision and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Requirements

  • Experience: Substantial post-qualification experience in Children's Social Care, including complex case management and court work.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
  • Skills: Strong communication, risk assessment, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
  • Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Personal Attributes: Compassionate, proactive, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

  • A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
  • Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
  • An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
  • Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
  • Payroll service twice a week.
  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
  • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
  • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
  • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.