Bradford Council are looking to recruit a social worker to support their Children in Care team. Immediate start with ongoing contract available with competitive rates up to £40 per hour Responsible for: Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy, and guidance Work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with other professionals, internally and externally. Carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses to safeguard a child from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where appropriate a permanent home) in collaboration with children, young people, and their parents/carers where the parents/carers cannot care for them. Maintain up to date, accurate and high-quality records of activity on cases. Participate in a range of planning and decision-making forums including case discussions, Strategy Meetings, Legal Planning meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Statutory Reviews Write court reports and give evidence in relation to children at risk during legal proceeding. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with a valid registration. Experience working within a child protection or looked after children's team. Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills. Strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Commitment to continuous professional development. Benefits of working with Randstad: If your ideal role isn't available right now, but you know someone who might be, share my details to earn a £300 referral bonus if successfully placed in to work. Dedicated consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD If you are ready to take the next step in your social work career and make a significant impact on the lives of looked after children, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of something truly meaningful. To discuss this position or any vacancies we currently have available please contact Ethan Proud via: t: 0330 024 8775 Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.