Child in Care Social Worker Bradford Children and Families Trust📍 Bradford | Sir Henry Mitchell House
💷 £38,220 - £46,142 per annum
💰 Plus £3,000 Retention Payment
🏡 Hybrid Working – 3 Days Office Based
📄 Permanent
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Are you a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where you can truly make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people?
Bradford Children and Families Trust is expanding its Children in Care Service and is looking for dedicated Social Workers to join its Corporate Parenting teams.
This is an exciting time to join the service following a significant restructure that has created three new Children in Care teams, bringing the total to 10 teams supporting children and young people aged 0-18. The new structure provides greater continuity for children, stronger relationships, and improved outcomes throughout their journey in care.
As a Child in Care Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people to achieve permanence, stability, and positive futures. Working within a supportive team environment, you'll build meaningful relationships with children, carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure every child receives the care, education, health, and emotional support they deserve.
What You'll Be Doing

Managing a caseload of children in care.
Undertaking statutory visits and care planning.
Driving permanence planning and achieving the best long-term outcomes for children.
Working closely with foster carers, families, schools, and health professionals.
Championing the voice of the child and ensuring their needs remain at the centre of all decision-making.
Supporting children and young people to achieve stability, safety, and positive life chances.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Experience within Children's Social Care, ideally Children in Care, Safeguarding, or Locality Services.
Strong assessment, planning, and relationship-building skills.
A child-centred practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
Someone who thrives in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

What's on Offer?✔ Competitive salary of £38,220 - £46,142
✔ £3,000 Retention Payment
✔ Hybrid working arrangements
✔ Supportive management and team culture
✔ Ongoing training and career development opportunities
✔ The opportunity to be part of a service committed to delivering excellent outcomes for children and families
If you're looking for your next permanent opportunity and want to be part of an ambitious service that puts children at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.