Duty and Assessment Social Worker

Duty & Assessment Social Worker – South LocalityBradford Children and Families Trust📍 Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford 💷 £38,220 - £46,142 per annum 💰 Plus £3,000 Retention Payment 🏢 Hybrid Working – 3 Days Office Based 📄 Permanent Position Please note: Bradford Children and Families Trust does not offer sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Are You Ready to Make an Immediate Impact for Children and Families?Are you an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about making a real difference in every child’s life? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace change, and bring determination to working with some of the most complex and challenging family situations? Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking experienced Duty & Assessment Social Workers to join our South Locality teams. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service that is committed to putting the child at the centre of every decision and driving meaningful, lasting change for families. We are looking for committed, dynamic practitioners who can work at pace, think critically, and understand that permanence for children begins at the point of referral. About the RoleOur Duty & Assessment teams are the first point of contact for children and families requiring statutory intervention. You will play a vital role in ensuring timely, robust, and child-focused assessments that lead to the right support at the right time. Working within a restorative and relationship-based practice model, you will manage complex and varied cases, ensuring that children are safeguarded and that their voices are heard in every decision made. You will be part of a busy but supportive locality team where collaboration, reflection, and professional curiosity are key to achieving positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Undertaking timely and high-quality assessments of children and families. Managing a complex caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, Pre-Proceedings, and Public Law work. Making informed, evidence-based decisions in line with statutory guidance. Working closely with families, partner agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams. Identifying risk and ensuring appropriate safeguarding interventions are in place. Contributing to care planning with a focus on achieving permanence at the earliest opportunity. Maintaining accurate, timely, and reflective case recordings. About YouWe are looking for Social Workers who are: Qualified and registered with Social Work England. Experienced in Child Protection, Child in Need, Pre-Proceedings, and Public Law proceedings. Confident working in a fast-paced statutory frontline environment. Skilled in assessment, analysis, and risk management. Committed to restorative and relational practice approaches. Able to work independently while contributing positively to a strong team culture. Driven by a clear commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. Why Join Bradford?✔ Competitive salary of £38,220 - £46,142 ✔ £3,000 Retention Payment ✔ Strong supportive team culture in a busy locality setting ✔ Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office-based) ✔ Opportunities for development, progression, and reflective supervision ✔ A service committed to continuous improvement and better outcomes for children This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on children’s lives from day one of involvement. If you are ready to take the next step in your social work career and be part of a service that truly values practice, purpose, and impact — we would love to hear from you. Apply today send your CV to Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk or give me a ring on 01772 208964. Not for you but know somebody suitable? We offer a £250 referral bonus scheme for any candidate successfully placed!