Position: Senior Social Worker (BCFT DfE)Employer: Bradford Children and Families Trust (via Bradford Metropolitan District Council)Pay Rate: £35 per hourLocation: Bradford (Sir Henry Mitchell House or locality-based)Working Style: Hybrid (office required for specific duties/team days) ? Key Responsibilities

• Safeguarding children, especially those at risk of significant harm
• Risk assessment & management, including complex decision-making
• Taking professional accountability for decisions made
• Delivering frontline social work services, including:
  • Assessments
  • Case planning
  • Reviews
• Supporting social care delivery in community settings
• Managing a caseload independently

Teams You May Work In This role applies to case-holding social workers in:

• Locality Teams (long-term child protection & CIN work)
• IFD (Integrated Front Door) (referrals & initial assessments)
• Leaving Care (supporting care leavers into adulthood)

Working Environment

• Hybrid setup (mix of office + remote)
• Expectation to attend office for:
  • Key meetings
  • Team collaboration days
  • Certain case-related duties

What They’re Looking For Typically (even if not listed, this is standard for roles like this):

• Qualified Social Worker (e.g., Social Work degree + registration)
• Strong experience in children’s services
• Ability to handle complex/high-risk cases
• Confident decision-making and safeguarding knowledge

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