Protect, Support, Change Lives - Senior Children’s Social Worker
Bradford Metropolitan Council | Up to £35.00 Bradford Metropolitan Council, working in partnership with Bradford Children and Families Trust, is recruiting experienced Senior Social Workers - Children’s Services to join Initial Family Decision (IFD) Teams 1, 2 & 5 on a locum basis.
This is a high-impact opportunity for skilled practitioners to support children and families at the front door of services, ensuring timely, proportionate and child-focused decision-making.
Role Information * Contract Length: Initial 3 months, with potential for extension based on service needs

* Teams: IFD Teams 1, 2 & 5

* Working Pattern: Hybrid working model

Bradford Children and Families Trust operates hybrid working; however, there will be occasions where social workers are required to attend the office for specific tasks, team days, or service-led requirements, in line with operational needs.
The Role * Managing a caseload within Initial Family Decision teams

* Undertaking Child in Need, Child Protection and statutory assessments

* Making informed threshold and safeguarding decisions at the front door

* Providing senior-level professional judgement and case direction

* Working closely with families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies

* Producing high-quality assessments, care plans and clear, timely reports

* Ensuring children’s voices remain central to all decision-making

Why Join Bradford? * Competitive rate of up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella)

* Supportive management and established practice frameworks

* Strong emphasis on reflective, relationship-based practice

* Clear team structures and manageable workloads

* Opportunity to make a real difference within a diverse and committed local authority

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