Fostering Social Worker | Bradford Metropolitan District Council📍 Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford
💷 £38,220 – £46,142 per annum
💰 Plus £3,000 Retention Payment
🏢 Hybrid Working – 3 Days Office Based
📄 Permanent Position
Please note: Bradford Metropolitan District Council does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Do You Want to Help Shape Brighter Futures Through Fostering?
Are you an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children in care by supporting and developing foster carers?

Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking a dedicated Fostering Social Worker to join our Fostering Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in ensuring children and young people are placed in safe, stable, and nurturing foster homes where they can thrive.

About the Role
As a Fostering Social Worker, you will work as part of a supportive and committed fostering team, responsible for recruiting, assessing, training, and supporting foster carers across Bradford.
You will play a vital role in ensuring that foster carers are well prepared and supported to meet the needs of children and young people, helping to build placement stability and long-term positive outcomes.

This is a dynamic and varied role that combines assessment, supervision, support, and partnership working with a strong focus on achieving permanence and improving the lived experience of children in care.

Key Responsibilities

Undertaking comprehensive Form F assessments of prospective foster carers
Providing ongoing supervision, support, and guidance to approved foster carers
Supporting foster carer development through training and learning opportunities
Contributing to matching children with appropriate foster placements
Ensuring fostering households meet required standards and regulations
Working closely with children’s social workers, IROs, and partner agencies
Promoting placement stability and positive outcomes for children in foster care
Maintaining accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements

About You
We are looking for a Social Worker who is:

Qualified and registered with Social Work England
Experienced within Children’s Social Care, ideally fostering, safeguarding, or looked after children services
Confident in undertaking assessments and managing complex casework
Skilled in building strong, trusting relationships with foster carers and families
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
Able to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment
Committed to high-quality, child-centred practice

Why Join Bradford?
✔ Competitive salary of £38,220 – £46,142
✔ £3,000 Retention Payment
✔ Supportive and experienced fostering team
✔ Hybrid working with 3 days in the office
✔ Opportunities for professional development and progression
✔ A chance to directly improve placement stability and outcomes for children in care

This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that truly values its foster carers and is committed to providing the best possible care and stability for children and young people.
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f you are passionate about fostering and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV to Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk or give me a call on 01772 208964.
Not for you but know someone suitable? We offer a £250 referral bonus scheme for any candidates successfully placed!