Senior Social Worker - Children

Be Part of a High-Impact Initiative - Senior Social Worker (Permanence Planning)

Bradford Metropolitan Council | Bradford | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Fixed-Term 3 Months | 37 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working
Bradford Children and Families Trust

Bradford Children and Families Trust is launching a targeted, short-term initiative designed to accelerate permanence planning for children in care. We are recruiting six experienced Senior Social Workers to join a specialist, non-case holding team focused exclusively on progressing permanence plans through high-quality assessments and court work.

This is a rare opportunity to step away from day-to-day case management and make a direct, measurable difference-supporting children to achieve safe, stable, and permanent outcomes without unnecessary delay.

The Role

Completing focused permanence work including parenting assessments, Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments and support plans, family time assessments, and court documentation

Working intensively with up to five families at a time, completing all required work within a 6-week timeframe

Collaborating closely with legal services, business support, and Children in Care teams to ensure timely court progression

Supporting the discharge of Care Orders through SGOs and reunification, reducing delay and drift for children

Producing high-quality, analytical assessments and reports that stand up to legal scrutiny

What You'll Need

DIPSW (or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England

Significant post-qualified experience at Senior Social Worker level within Children's Services

Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes for children and adolescents

Strong assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across multi-agency settings

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments considered)

Why Locums Choose Bradford

Up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella)

Non-case holding role with a clear and focused remit

3-month fixed-term contract with immediate impact

Hybrid working model offering flexibility

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful permanence outcomes for children in care

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