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Children's Social Worker – Duty & Assessment

United Kingdom, Bradford Employment contract 38220.00 - 46142.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking experienced and committed Social Workers to join the South Locality Duty and Assessment Teams. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a service that is focused on delivering high-quality, child-centred interventions while supporting practitioners to develop and thrive in their careers. We are looking for social workers who can work confidently in a fast-paced environment, make sound professional decisions and build meaningful relationships with children and families through restorative and relational practice.

Job Responsibility

  • undertake timely assessments
  • respond to safeguarding concerns
  • work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to identify risks, strengths and appropriate interventions
  • manage a varied caseload involving: Child Protection enquiries and investigations
  • Child in Need assessments and planning
  • Public Law Outline (PLO) and Pre-Proceedings work
  • Court work and Public Care Proceedings
  • Emergency safeguarding interventions
  • Multi-agency decision-making and partnership working
  • Direct work with children, young people, and families
  • Permanence planning from the earliest stage of involvement
  • work proactively and efficiently
  • ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time while maintaining high professional standards and robust safeguarding practice

Requirements

  • Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
  • Are registered with Social Work England
  • Have post-qualification experience within Children's Services
  • Have experience working within Duty and Assessment, Safeguarding, Child Protection or Front Door services
  • Possess strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills
  • Have experience of Public Proceedings, Pre-Proceedings, Child Protection and Child in Need processes
  • Can manage complex cases and competing priorities effectively
  • Are committed to restorative and relational approaches to social work
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and partnership-working skills
  • Remain focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families

What we offer

  • Competitive salary of £38,220 - £46,142 per annum
  • £3,000 Retention Payment
  • Permanent, stable employment within a supportive service
  • Regular supervision and management support
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A restorative and relationship-based practice model
  • A collaborative team culture focused on learning and continuous improvement
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with 3 days per week office-based at Sir Henry Mitchell House
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