Senior Social Worker Children in Care

<p><strong>Senior Social Worker - Children in Care</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Dedicated consultant - your single point of contact</li><li>Weekly payroll</li><li>Access to CPD &amp; training via our e-learning portal</li><li>Regular updates on relevant opportunities</li><li>Referral bonus of up to &#163;300 (T&amp;Cs apply)</li></ul> <strong><strong>Responsibilities</strong></strong> <ul> <li>Manage and support a caseload of <strong>Children in Care</strong>, including complex cases</li><li>Undertake high-quality assessments, care planning, and statutory interventions</li><li>Work across multiple teams as required by service needs</li><li>Contribute to permanence and stability planning for children</li><li>Build effective relationships with children, families, and carers</li><li>Prepare clear and analytical reports </li><li>Work in line with statutory duties and safeguarding frameworks</li></ul> <strong><strong>To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:</strong></strong> <ul> <li>Qualified Social Worker (Diploma / Degree in Social Work)</li><li><strong>Minimum 3 years' post-AYSE experience</strong></li><li>Demonstrable experience managing <strong>complex children's cases</strong></li><li>Social Work England registration</li><li>Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills</li><li>Ability to work effectively across teams and services</li></ul> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a challenging and rewarding role within Children in Care services.</p> <p><strong>Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.</strong></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p><em>Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing &amp; midwifery and clinical staffing.</em></p>