Senior Social Worker Children in Care

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Senior Social Worker to support Children in Care Services in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established local authority service, contributing to high-quality outcomes for children and young people.

This role will involve working across multiple Children in Care teams, supporting complex casework and providing experienced social work input where it is most needed.

Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant - your single point of contact
• Weekly payroll
• Access to CPD & training via our e-learning portal
• Regular updates on relevant opportunities
• Referral bonus of up to £300 (T&Cs apply)

• Manage and support a caseload of Children in Care, including complex cases
• Undertake high-quality assessments, care planning, and statutory interventions
• Work across multiple teams as required by service needs
• Contribute to permanence and stability planning for children
• Build effective relationships with children, families, and carers
• Prepare clear and analytical reports
• Work in line with statutory duties and safeguarding frameworks

• Qualified Social Worker (Diploma / Degree in Social Work)
• Minimum 3 years' post-AYSE experience
• Demonstrable experience managing complex children's cases
• Social Work England registration
• Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across teams and services

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a challenging and rewarding role within Children in Care services.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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