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Child in Care Team as a Locum Children's Social Worker - £35 per hour

Bradford Child in Care team is seeking a dedicated Locum Children's Social Worker to provide vital support and advocacy for children in care, ensuring they receive the care, stability, and opportunities they deserve.

What We Offer:

Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced, collaborative professionals
Flexible Work Arrangements: Emphasis on work-life balance
Opportunity to Make an Impact: Directly influence positive outcomes for children and young people in need

Competitive Rate: £35 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children in care, advocating for their safety, wellbeing, and long-term development
Build trusting relationships with children, families, and caregivers
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
Complete thorough assessments and regularly review the progress and needs of each child

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
Minimum 3 years post qualified experience statutory children's social work, including Child In Care experience
Strong communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children

If you're passionate about supporting children in care and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join Bradford's dedicated Child in Care team and help shape brighter futures.

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail, or you would like to register with Caritas for work, please call, text, email or WhatsApp Gemma Bridgman on (phone number removed) or email

Reasons to work with Gemma Bridgman & Caritas Recruitment:-

Honest & supportive Managing Consultant with over 10 years experience at Caritas
Additional Dedicated Payroll Consultant
Bonuses for candidate referrals, job referrals and securing your own placement
Permanent and Locum Social Work opportunities
Information and guidance on working via a Recruitment Agency, including unbiased payroll and umbrella information
Access to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwide
CV review service and writing assistance
Copies of all your preferences provided without question
Interview guidance and preparation documents
Access to 'Holistic Support Package' for Mental and Physical Wellbeing incl
Free weekly online lunchtime gym classes - 2 x HIIT (45mins) & 1 x yoga (60mins)
Subsidised trainingCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy