Senior Social Worker – Children in Care; Level 3

Senior Social Worker – Children in Care (Level
3)

Location:

Bradford

Rate: £35 per hour | 37 hours per week

Employer:

Bradford Metropolitan District Council (recruiting on behalf of Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT)).

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We’re recruiting on behalf of BCFT for a collective Children in Care recruitment campaign. Successful candidates will be interviewed and placed into a suitable team across the service by Service Managers.

You’ll work with children in care and families facing complex safeguarding challenges, delivering high‑quality social work that protects and promotes children’s welfare.

• Managing a complex caseload of children and families.
• Undertaking safeguarding investigations and preventative work to reduce risk of harm.
• Completing robust assessments, care planning and reviews.
• Working in multi‑agency environments with partners across statutory and voluntary sectors.
• Preparing court reports and giving evidence where required.
• Supporting and mentoring newly qualified social workers and students.
• Leading and contributing to multi‑disciplinary meetings and care planning processes.
• Ensuring high‑quality case recording and risk assessment.

We’re looking for a confident, resilient practitioner who can work effectively in complex, high‑risk situations.

• Level 3 Senior Social Worker qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience post‑AYSE.
• Strong experience working with children with complex needs and safeguarding concerns.
• A recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent).
• Experience presenting evidence in court and preparing legal documentation.
• Excellent assessment, decision‑making and multi‑agency working skills.

• Competitive £35 per hour rate.
• Opportunity to work across multiple Children in Care teams.
• Be part of a service focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for mentoring, training and professional development.

Apply now to be considered for interview and team placement within the Children in Care service. Drop me a message at (url removed) or give me a ring at (phone number removed).