Children in Care Team

Bradford Council are looking to recruit a social worker to support their Children in Care team. Immediate start with ongoing contract available with competitive rates up to £40 per hour

Responsible for:

• Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy, and guidance
• Work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with other professionals, internally and externally.
• Carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses to safeguard a child from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where appropriate a permanent home) in collaboration with children, young people, and their parents/carers where the parents/carers cannot care for them.
• Maintain up to date, accurate and high-quality records of activity on cases.
• Participate in a range of planning and decision-making forums including case discussions, Strategy Meetings, Legal Planning meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Statutory Reviews
• Write court reports and give evidence in relation to children at risk during legal proceeding.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a valid registration.
• Experience working within a child protection or looked after children's team.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• If your ideal role isn't available right now, but you know someone who might be, share my details to earn a £300 referral bonus if successfully placed in to work.
• Dedicated consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD

If you are ready to take the next step in your social work career and make a significant impact on the lives of looked after children, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of something truly meaningful.

To discuss this position or any vacancies we currently have available please contact Ethan Proud via:
t: 0330 024 8775

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