NIK Children Social Worker

Children’s Social Worker - NIK Children Social Worker

Are you a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? Service Care Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Children’s Social Worker to join Bradford Metropolitan District Council on a permanent basis. This role offers a supportive working environment, excellent career development opportunities, and a competitive salary package. If you're passionate about child welfare and possess the necessary skills, we want to hear from you!

Position: Children’s Social Worker (NIK Children Social Worker)
Location: Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,220 – £46,142 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent
Internal Reference: NIK Children Social Worker

Candidates Responsibilities for the Children’s Social Worker Role

As a Children’s Social Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns within the Duty & Assessment Team, conducting initial assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families.
• Managing short-term interventions, making informed decisions quickly, and determining appropriate next steps.
• Supporting, supervising, and developing foster carers by completing foster assessments, including Form F, and ensuring placements are safe and meet children’s needs.
• Developing long-term care plans for children in the Children in Care Team to promote stability and permanency.
• Building trusted relationships with children, young people, and their families to facilitate positive outcomes.
• Identifying suitable placements for children in care by liaising with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring statutory compliance.

Benefits Offered for the Children’s Social Worker

• £250 Training Allowance to support continuous professional development
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant to assist and guide you
• Opportunities to work with thousands of clients nationwide
• Daily payroll runs for prompt payments
• Free candidate registration process
• Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes, including £200 referral bonus and £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates
• Free compliance checks to ensure your registration is straightforward
• Competitive salary package
• Supportive working environment with career progression prospects
• Flexible working options (dependent on service requirements)

Requirements for the Children’s Social Worker

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience within children’s services, particularly in safeguarding, fostering, or care proceedings

How to Apply

Interested in applying for the Children’s Social Worker position? Please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call 07700 900 123 for further information. Our dedicated consultant will assist you through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

Take the next step in your social work career with Service Care Solutions, and become part of a team dedicated to making a difference!