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 or email me