PERM - Children in Care - Bradford

Bradford Children and Families Trust

Salary: £38,220 - £46,142 per annum £3,000 Retention Payment
Location: Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week office-based
Contract: Permanent

Please note: Bradford Children and Families Trust does not offer sponsorship for these roles.

Make a Lasting Difference to the Lives of Children and Young People
Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking for your next opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join Bradford Children and Families Trust and help shape brighter futures for children and young people in care.

We are recruiting permanent Social Workers to join the Corporate Parenting / Children in Care Service - where relationship-based practice, stability and achieving the best possible outcomes for children are at the heart of everything achieved.

An Exciting Time to Join Bradford
Bradford Children and Families Trust has recently restructured its Children in Care service to provide greater continuity and improved outcomes for children and young people.

The redesigned service now spans children and young people aged 0–18, creating three new teams and bringing the total number of Children in Care teams to 10 dedicated teams. This structure enables stronger relationships, improved consistency and more effective support throughout a child's journey in care.

As part of ongoing commitment to excellence, they are investing in the workforce and creating an environment where social workers can thrive professionally while making a real difference to children's lives.

As a Social Worker within the Corporate Parenting / Children in Care Service, you will support children and young people who are looked after by the Trust, ensuring their voices remain central to all planning and decision-making.

You will:

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Undertake statutory visits, assessments and reviews
• Develop and implement care plans that promote safety, stability and positive outcomes
• Work collaboratively with carers, families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies
• Champion children's educational achievement, health and emotional wellbeing
• Support children and young people to understand their experiences and prepare for adulthood
• Drive permanence planning and ensure timely decision-making to achieve long-term stability for children

Corporate Parenting Commitment
As a service Bradford take corporate parenting responsibilities seriously and are ambitious for every child in care. They work tirelessly to secure permanence for children as early as possible while ensuring they receive the right support, services and opportunities to thrive.

This includes access to:

• High-quality care and support
• Education and learning opportunities
• Health and wellbeing services
• Emotional and therapeutic support
• Positive family and community relationships
• Preparation for independence and adulthood

The focus is on helping children achieve stability, security and the best possible outcomes throughout their childhood and beyond.

What We're Looking For
We are seeking Social Workers who:

• Are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people
• Have experience working within statutory children's social care services
• Demonstrate strong assessment, planning and analytical skills
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Can build effective relationships with children, families, carers and partner agencies
• Share our ambition to deliver outstanding services and positive outcomes for children in care

Joining Bradford Children and Families Trust means becoming part of a supportive, ambitious and child-focused organisation.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of £38,220 - £46,142 per annum
• £3,000 Retention Payment
• Permanent employment within Corporate Parenting / Children in Care Service
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week based at Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford
• Supportive management and leadership teams
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative working culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for children

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is investing in children, families, and its workforce. If you are passionate about helping children achieve permanence, stability and brighter futures - we would love to hear from you.