Children Social Worker

Children’s Social Workers
Location: Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Salary: £38,220 – £46,142 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Employer: Service Care Solutions

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting Children’s Social Workers to join Bradford Metropolitan District Council on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive local authority with strong career development opportunities across a range of specialist teams.

We are recruiting across the following teams:

Duty & Assessment Team

• Responsible for responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns.
• Completing initial assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families.
• Working in a fast-paced environment requiring strong decision-making skills.
• Managing short-term interventions and determining next steps for cases.

Fostering Team

• Supporting, supervising, and developing foster carers.
• Completing fostering assessments (including Form F).
• Ensuring placements are safe, stable, and meet children’s needs.
• Delivering ongoing training and guidance to foster carers.

Children in Care Team

• Working with children subject to care proceedings or care orders.
• Developing care plans to promote long-term stability and permanency.
• Building strong relationships with children and young people.
• Attending reviews and ensuring positive outcomes are achieved.

Placement Coordination Team

• Identifying and sourcing suitable placements for children in care.
• Liaising with internal teams, foster carers, and external providers.
• Matching children with appropriate placements based on their needs.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and placement standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience working within children’s services

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working options (subject to service needs)

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk

£200 candidate referral bonus and £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates available.