Job Introduction
Are you an experienced social worker passionate about making a difference in every child’s life? Join us and help us bring about change! We need a courageous leader who puts ‘the child’ at the heart of every decision. Someone who enthusiastically embraces change, thrives on challenge, and tackles the most complex needs with drive and determination to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Bradford. Your passion keeps you focused on delivering the highest standards at every opportunity. As well as steering the course of the service we want to provide, your experience, guidance, and dedication will provide invaluable support and inspiration for those around you. If you’re up for the Challenge and want to help us achieve our vision, then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for Social Workers in the following Services / Localities: Bradford East – currently Sir Henry Mitchell House Bradford South – currently Sir Henry Mitchell House Bradford West – Farcliffe Family Centre Keighley and Shipley – Keighley Town Hall Children with Complex Health & Disabilities Team (CCHDT) – Shipley Town Hall About the Role We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Locality Team. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. Reporting to the Team Manager, your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes, and views are central to the planning and delivery of work. You will lead and coordinate multi-agency partnerships, assessments, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met. Within your team’s geographical area, you will support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities. As a Social Worker, you will ensure that the children are at the heart of your decision-making. Social Workers within all our areas can work flexibly within a hybrid model although as a Trust we have an expectation that you will spend at least three days each week in the office to help you build relationships with your team, get the support you need to manage a busy caseload and to help and influence other less experienced colleagues. About you Hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification Are registered with the Social Work England as a qualified social worker. Have a full driving license and car available for work (unless a disability prevents this). Strong interpersonal skills. Experienced and expert in managing the delivery of quality outcomes for children and young people. An ability to build strong relationships with children, their families, colleagues, and partner agencies. An ability to write high-quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively. Benefits: West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership – with generous employer contributions Competitive salary and pay progression structure Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay Supportive carer and parental policies Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services Supportive staff networks Access to Blue Light Card discounts Professional development/support Career progression Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 31 days and rises to max of 34 days with service. (plus, public holidays) Social Worker Registration fees paid Flexible working / hybrid options subject to service need Want to know more? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust feel free to contact Kasem Khan at Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates. Salary
Level 2 Social Worker £37,035 - £39,513 and Level 3 Social Worker £41,511 - £44,711 Per Annum + £3,000 Retention Payment Frequency
Annually Job Reference
bradfordcft/TP/652/116 Contract Type
Full Time / Permanent Closing Date
02 February, 2025 Job Category
Localities & IFD Business Unit
Bradford West Locality Location
Bradford, United Kingdom Posted on
23 December, 2024
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Are you an experienced social worker passionate about making a difference in every child’s life? Join us and help us bring about change! We need a courageous leader who puts ‘the child’ at the heart of every decision. Someone who enthusiastically embraces change, thrives on challenge, and tackles the most complex needs with drive and determination to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Bradford. Your passion keeps you focused on delivering the highest standards at every opportunity. As well as steering the course of the service we want to provide, your experience, guidance, and dedication will provide invaluable support and inspiration for those around you. If you’re up for the Challenge and want to help us achieve our vision, then we’d love to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for Social Workers in the following Services / Localities: Bradford East – currently Sir Henry Mitchell House Bradford South – currently Sir Henry Mitchell House Bradford West – Farcliffe Family Centre Keighley and Shipley – Keighley Town Hall Children with Complex Health & Disabilities Team (CCHDT) – Shipley Town Hall About the Role We are looking for confident and skilled Social Workers to work in our Locality Team. Our objective is to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. Reporting to the Team Manager, your role will consist of completing direct work with children to keep them safe, ensuring their voice, wishes, and views are central to the planning and delivery of work. You will lead and coordinate multi-agency partnerships, assessments, plans, interventions, and meetings to ensure children and young people are safe and their holistic needs are being met. Within your team’s geographical area, you will support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes within their families and communities. As a Social Worker, you will ensure that the children are at the heart of your decision-making. Social Workers within all our areas can work flexibly within a hybrid model although as a Trust we have an expectation that you will spend at least three days each week in the office to help you build relationships with your team, get the support you need to manage a busy caseload and to help and influence other less experienced colleagues. About you Hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification Are registered with the Social Work England as a qualified social worker. Have a full driving license and car available for work (unless a disability prevents this). Strong interpersonal skills. Experienced and expert in managing the delivery of quality outcomes for children and young people. An ability to build strong relationships with children, their families, colleagues, and partner agencies. An ability to write high-quality reports and assessments and analyse information effectively. Benefits: West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership – with generous employer contributions Competitive salary and pay progression structure Real living wage as the minimum rate of pay Supportive carer and parental policies Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling services Supportive staff networks Access to Blue Light Card discounts Professional development/support Career progression Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 31 days and rises to max of 34 days with service. (plus, public holidays) Social Worker Registration fees paid Flexible working / hybrid options subject to service need Want to know more? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process, or working for Bradford Children and Families Trust feel free to contact Kasem Khan at Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates. Salary
Level 2 Social Worker £37,035 - £39,513 and Level 3 Social Worker £41,511 - £44,711 Per Annum + £3,000 Retention Payment Frequency
Annually Job Reference
bradfordcft/TP/652/116 Contract Type
Full Time / Permanent Closing Date
02 February, 2025 Job Category
Localities & IFD Business Unit
Bradford West Locality Location
Bradford, United Kingdom Posted on
23 December, 2024
#J-18808-Ljbffr
