Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care
V49109315

£35 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Bradford, Bradford

Social Care

Posted 5 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care
📍 Location: West Yorkshire
💷 Pay Rate: £35 per hour
 
 
We're looking for experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated Children in Care Team in West Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and progressive local authority, with a strong culture of reflective practice, collaboration, and child-focused care. You’ll work within a busy but well-supported team, alongside experienced managers and social workers, with regular supervision and group reflective sessions to support your development.
About the Role:
As a Social Worker in the Children in Care team, you will:
  • Support children and young people in care to achieve stability, safety, and long-term positive outcomes.
  • Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and carers to ensure effective planning and support.
  • Assess risk, identify needs, and develop and review care plans that put the child at the centre.
  • Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated interventions.
  • Make sound, evidence-based decisions that protect and promote the wellbeing of children.
  • Ensure statutory duties are met in line with the Children Act and other key legislation.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Qualified Social Worker with a degree (or equivalent) in Social Work
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience, ideally with Children in Care or similar settings
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning
  • Experience in court work, Child Protection, and Children in Need
  • Skilled in direct work with children and families
  • Excellent communication, analysis, and decision-making skills
  • Creative, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement
  • Confident working within multi-disciplinary teams
In This Role, You Will:
  • Manage a varied and balanced caseload
  • Undertake Child & Family Assessments and contribute to robust care planning
  • Use professional judgment to determine appropriate interventions
  • Promote independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for children
  • Uphold values of dignity, respect, and inclusion in every interaction
Why Join Pertemps?
This is an agency role through Pertemps, and we offer:
  • A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
  • Quick and easy registration (all online)
  • Referral schemes and incentives
  • Full compliance support
  • Reliable weekly payroll
  • Access to both temporary and permanent social work roles
Commutable From:
Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, Wakefield, Huddersfield, York, Halifax, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Burnley, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Oldham, Bury, Bolton, and more across West and South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.

Looking for a different role?

We also recruit across:
  • Children’s Services: IRO, MASH, Child Protection, Youth Justice, Looked After Children, Localities
  • Adult Services: Mental Health, Best Interest Assessor, Hospital Discharge, Safeguarding
  • Leadership roles: Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
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📩 Interested? Get in touch today to apply or find out more.

Vicki Aspinall

Vicki.Aspinall@pprsocialcare.co.uk

07484906671

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