Social Worker Level 3 - Integrated Front Door; IFD

Social Worker Level 3 - Integrated Front Door (IFD)

Social Worker Level 3 - Integrated Front Door (IFD)

2 Permanent Positions Available 37 Hours Per Week Hybrid Working: 3 Days Office Based at Sir Henry Mitchell House | 2 Days Home Working

Integrated Front Door (IFD)

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking for a new challenge at the heart of Children's Services?

We are seeking two highly skilled Level 3 Social Workers to join our Integrated Front Door (IFD) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, fast-paced and well-established service that plays a critical role in safeguarding children and ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.

As the front door to Children's Social Care, our work has a significant impact on the journey that follows for children and families. We know that when we make the right decisions at the right time, better outcomes usually follow.

About the Integrated Front Door

The Integrated Front Door is a multi-agency service responsible for receiving, screening and analysing contacts regarding children and young people across Bradford.

Our service receives a high volume of contacts and referrals each day. No two days are the same. We work with a wide range of circumstances, from identifying children at risk of significant harm requiring statutory intervention, through to ensuring families access appropriate Early Help, targeted support and community resources.

We pride ourselves on our ability to "close the loop". If we identify a need and make a recommendation, we work with partner agencies to ensure support is put in place and families receive the help they need.

Our focus is simple:

The right service, at the right time, by the right people.

Why Join Us?

You will be joining:

• A stable and permanent workforce.
• A permanent and experienced management team.
• A permanent Service Manager, Head of Service and Assistant Director.
• A highly knowledgeable and well-resourced service.
• A positive, supportive and learning-focused culture.
• A team that values professional curiosity, reflective practice and continuous development.

Within the IFD, you'll work alongside:

• Children's Social Care colleagues.
• Health professionals.
• Education partners.
• Early Help Gateway colleagues.
• A range of statutory, voluntary and commissioned services.

This integrated approach enables robust decision-making and ensures families receive timely and appropriate support.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within the Integrated Front Door, you will:

• Receive and analyse contacts regarding children and families.
• Gather, review and evaluate information from multiple sources.
• Assess risk and determine appropriate thresholds.
• Make proportionate decisions based on available information.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and recommend statutory intervention where required.
• Recognise where Early Help, targeted interventions or universal services can support families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Signpost, coordinate and arrange support where appropriate.
• Manage multiple complex contacts and competing demands.
• Ensure children and families receive timely responses and effective support.

This role requires practitioners who are confident, analytical and able to make sound professional judgements in a busy and demanding environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Level 3 Social Worker with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience of undertaking Child and Family Assessments.
• Experience of contributing to Section 47 enquiries.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to assess risk and make proportionate decisions.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex situations simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Professional curiosity and a child-centred approach.
• Enthusiasm, resilience and motivation to work within a fast-paced environment.
• IFD/MASH experience.
• Duty and Assessment experience.
• Child Protection experience.
• Court Work/Public Law Outline experience.
• Good understanding of Early Help services.
• Knowledge of Family Hubs and community-based support services.
• Knowledge of voluntary and commissioned services available to children and families.
• Experience of multi-agency safeguarding decision-making.

What You'll Get in Return

In return, we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements (3 days office based, 2 days home working).
• A supportive and experienced management team.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Exposure to a unique multi-agency working environment.
• Opportunities to further develop assessment, risk analysis and decision-making skills.
• A culture focused on continuous improvement, collaboration and professional growth.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and families at the earliest possible stage.

Join Us

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