Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

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Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Team
Specialism: Duty and Assessment
Location: Bradford, UK
Salary: £35.00 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing

Why This Role:
Step into a fast-paced, high-impact Senior Social Worker role within the Duty and Assessment Team, where your expertise will directly influence safeguarding decisions and early interventions for children and families. This ongoing locum opportunity is ideal for experienced practitioners who thrive on variety, urgency, and meaningful outcomes.

Why This Location:
Bradford offers a powerful mix of vibrant city life and beautiful surrounding countryside, alongside a strong sense of community and a lower cost of living than many UK cities. It’s an excellent base for professionals seeking both career momentum and lifestyle balance.

Perks and Benefits:
Locum Flexibility – Shape your working pattern and enjoy the adaptability that locum assignments provide.
Competitive Pay – Earn £35.00 per hour, reflecting your senior-level knowledge and decision-making skills.
Professional Growth – Handle a diverse range of complex cases that strengthen your assessment and safeguarding expertise.
Networking Opportunities – Collaborate with skilled multidisciplinary professionals and grow your career connections.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct comprehensive child and family assessments to determine appropriate interventions.

• Respond promptly to child protection concerns and make sound threshold decisions.

• Work closely with multi-agency partners to safeguard and promote children’s welfare.

• Maintain clear, accurate case records to support effective and compliant case management.

• Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced social workers within the team.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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