Duty and Assessment Social Worker

Locum Social Worker – Children’s Duty & Assessment Team
Bradford Children and Families Trust

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for your next locum role in a dynamic high-performing team? Bradford Children’s Services is seeking skilled professionals to join their Duty & Assessment Team – where your expertise will help safeguard and improve the lives of children and families across the district. The nature of work within the Duty Service is fast-paced and varied.

Key responsibilities

• Completing timely and robust assessments under the Single Assessment Framework
• Managing a caseload with varying levels of complexity
• Engaging with children, families and partner agencies to identify needs and ensure safety
• Making clear and effective decisions on intervention and next steps
• Preparing and presenting reports for ICPCs, CLA Reviews, PLO meetings and CIN meetings

Case transfer points

• Initial Child Protection Case Conference (ICPC)
• First Child Looked After (CLA) Review
• First Public Law Outline (PLO) Meeting
• Third Child in Need (CIN) Meeting

The Duty Service does not hold cases long-term. Following your assessment and intervention period, outcomes will determine which long-term team the family transitions to which ensures continuity and appropriate support.

What’s on offer

• Competitive £35.00 per hour
• Stable ongoing locum opportunity
• A collaborative team environment with strong management support

If you are a confident and capable social worker ready for your next locum assignment - get in touch today and apply! Alternatively please contact me on 01772 208964 or email me oscar.morgan@servicecare.org.uk