Senior Childsrens Social Worker – Duty & Assessment #5270336

BA in Social Work or equivalent, Children, Children and Families, DBS - Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Registered SWE, Skills, Team Manager
Bradford
June 9, 2025
£32 - £35 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Senior Social Worker – Duty & Assessment (Team 2, Bradford South)

Bradford Children & Families Trust | Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Why join?

  • Impact: Be the first point of contact for vulnerable children and families—your assessments shape the right help at the right time.

  • Hybrid freedom: Mostly remote, with on-site time for duty weeks, team days, and key meetings.

  • Supportive hub: Small, stable team with advanced business support, reflective supervision, and Signs of Safety practice model.

  • Competitive agency rate: Weekly pay (umbrella / PAYE options) + mileage & laptop/phone provided.

What you’ll do

  • Triage & assess new referrals (CIN, CP & S47) to decide next steps within statutory timescales.

  • Short-term intervention work—hold cases for up to 45 days before step-down or transfer.

  • Safeguarding & risk management using Signs of Safety and restorative practice.

  • Court work: Prepare statements & give evidence when required.

  • Multi-agency collaboration with police, health, education and Early Help partners.

What you’ll bring

  • Social Work England registration & enhanced DBS.

  • Recent frontline experience in Duty, Assessment, MASH or similar safeguarding team.

  • Confident report-writing, Section 47 and court skills.

  • Ability to juggle fast-moving priorities while keeping children’s voices central.

The essentials

ContractTemporary (initial 3–6 months, likely extension)HoursFull-time, Mon–Fri (37 hrs)LocationBradford South hub (BD5) + home workingStartASAP – streamlined compliance

Ready to make a difference?

Email your latest CV to rob@semester.co.uk or call 0161 419 9285 for an informal chat.
Early applications are encouraged—interviews arranged on a rolling basis.

 Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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