Senior Social Worker - Children

Location Bradford
Job Type Temporary
Salary Umbrella
Reference BBBH174114_1770220506
Duration 3 Months
Work Type Hybrid working

High-Paying Children's Locum Role - Senior Social Worker (CWD)
Bradford Metropolitan Council | Bradford | £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
3-Month Contract | Children with Disabilities Team - CCHDT 1

Bradford Metropolitan Council is recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker (Children's Services) to join its Children with Disabilities Team (CCHDT - Team 1) on a locum basis.

This is a rewarding frontline role for a confident practitioner with strong statutory children's social work experience, particularly within Children with Disabilities. You'll be working with children and adolescents with complex needs, supporting them and their families to achieve positive, safe, and sustainable outcomes.

Bradford Children and Families Trust operates a hybrid working model. While there is flexibility, you will be expected to attend the office for specific tasks, meetings, and team days in line with service requirements.

The Role

  • Managing a caseload of children with disabilities and complex needs

  • Completing statutory assessments, plans, and reviews in line with legislation and guidance

  • Undertaking safeguarding work and progressing cases through CIN, CP, and CLA pathways where required

  • Working closely with multi-disciplinary professionals including health, education, and care providers

  • Supporting children and families with tailored, strength-based interventions

  • Maintaining accurate, timely, and high-quality case records

What You'll Need

  • Qualified Social Worker with relevant post-qualified experience at Senior level

  • Proven experience within Children's Services, ideally Children with Disabilities

  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice

  • Ability to work confidently both independently and within a team

  • Organised, resilient, and confident managing complex cases

  • Strong communication and professional judgement skills

Why Locums Choose Bradford

  • Up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella)

  • Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension

  • Hybrid working model offering flexibility

  • Supportive team environment within CCHDT - Team 1

  • Opportunity to make a real impact with children and families who need it most

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