Children in Care Social Worker – Corporate Parenting Team (Bradford)

Children in Care Social Worker – Corporate Parenting Team (Bradford)
📍 Location: Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford
💰 Salary: £38,220 - £46,142 per annum
🎁 Additional Benefits: £3,000 Retention Payment
🏡 Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office
📄 Contract: Permanent
❗ Sponsorship: Unfortunately, Bradford Council is unable to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this position.

Help Shape the Future of Children in Care
Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker who is passionate about improving the lives of children in care?

Do you want to work within a forward-thinking service committed to providing stability, permanence and positive outcomes for children and young people?

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of Bradford Council for experienced Children in Care Social Workers to join the Corporate Parenting Service.
Bradford Children and Families Trust has recently restructured its Children in Care service, creating 10 dedicated Children in Care Teams that support children and young people from birth through to 18 years of age. This innovative approach provides greater continuity, stronger relationships and improved outcomes for children throughout their care journey.

The Role
As a Children in Care Social Worker, you will play a vital role in fulfilling the Local Authority's Corporate Parenting responsibilities by supporting children and young people in care to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Working alongside families, carers, schools, health professionals and partner agencies, you will ensure children receive high-quality care, stability and support while progressing towards permanence wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people in care.
• Develop and review high-quality care plans focused on achieving permanence.
• Complete statutory visits and assessments in line with legislation and guidance.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, carers and families.
• Work collaboratively with education, health and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes.
• Participate in care planning, permanency planning and pathway planning.
• Ensure every child receives the care, support and opportunities they need to thrive.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience working within UK Children's Social Care
• Experience managing Children in Care / Looked After Children caseloads
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and care planning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £38,220 - £46,142
• £3,000 Retention Payment
• Hybrid working with 3 office days per week
• Recently restructured service focused on continuity and improved outcomes
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children in care

Referral & Registration Bonuses
Know someone who could be the perfect fit?
Service Care Solutions offers:

• 💷 £200 for a successful qualified referral
• 💷 £50 for a successful non-qualified referral
• 💷 £150 Sign-Up Bonus for qualified candidates who register with Service Care Solutions
• 💷 £75 Find Your Own Job Bonus

Interested?
To find out more or apply, contact:
Nik Froud
Associate Recruitment Consultant
📧 Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next permanent opportunity within a supportive and ambitious Corporate Parenting service, I'd love to hear from you.