Social Workers - Children's Services (68150)
Permanent

68150


Bradford striving for Excellence – making Children and Young People the Future Through The Department of Children’s Services, Children’s Specialist Services  

SOCIAL WORKERS  

Our salaries are very competitive and we offer the following rates of pay (Pro Rata For Part Time Posts).  

Social Worker (SWL2): £24,964 to £29,323 pa
Experienced Social Worker (SWL3): £28,485 to £33,437 pa    

We have vacancies in the following areas:

  • Child and Family Teams - Supporting and safeguarding children and young people 0-18 within the remits of Child In Need/child protection and care proceedings.
  • Integrated Assessment Teams/Duty Suite - This is the first response team to the public and professionals when there are concerns about a child.

 

Bradford is the 4th largest Authority with a population of 530,000 of which 150,000 are children and young people, making us one of the key cities with a young age group population. To ensure we achieve even better outcomes for children and young people.  We are on a journey to excellence, ensuring children are at the heart of everything we do. We continue to  embed solution focused practice by adopting the signs of safety model with key partners across the district within our work with families and ensuring we have a clear model of care for the children and young people we look after.  

Bradford is a dynamic and forward thinking council which is reviewing how it delivers our services to our customers in order to improve educational outcomes, protect vulnerable children and young people in the district, and reduce the effects of childhood poverty.  

Our aim in partnership with the Children’s Trust is:
 
'For every one of our children to have the best possible start in life'

In order to meet our vision, we aspire to develop a workforce that is therapeutically trained and supported, motivated, aspirational and highly skilled, who have the best interests of the children at the heart of everything they do

Michael Jameson Strategic Director 

 

To enable us to deliver we need social workers who share our vision and who are passionate about supporting families in the district, providing safety and stability for children and contributing in a positive and proactive way to the Journey of Excellence. Are you passionate in your work environment seeking/striving to support :

 

a)     Families within the district

b)    Provide safety and stability for children

Do you meet the following?

 

  • Hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification and are registered with the HCPC as a qualified social worker.
  • Have a full driving licence and car available for work (unless a disability prevents this).
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on the information available, ensuring effective relationships with other professionals.
  • Possess excellent Innovation skills to join us on our journey to excellence.
  • Have demonstrated a  commitment to anti-oppressive practice and to the Departments equal opportunities policy.
  • Have the ability to work within and contribute to a team.
  • Possess knowledge of service needs for ethnic minority communities.
  • Have confident IT skills, and be able to navigate an electronic file system.
  • Have the ability to write clear, concise robust reports.
  • Have a flexible approach when need arises.

Then we want to hear from you,  if you are a social worker and  have the attributes that we need to assist us in the Journey to Excellence and be part of Bradford’s future, enabling us to be the best of the best.

 

What do we offer as a Council?  We provide numerous Employee opportunities and benefits including:

  • A structured and practical based induction programme.
  • CPD opportunities and protected time for study.
  • The opportunity to continue your development  through our progression framework.
  • Support through interactive 4 weekly supervision sessions which allow you to share your thoughts and ideas and build on the future of Bradford.
  • An annual appraisal of practice, ensuring clarity of purpose and providing an opportunity to take stock, raise ideas and obtain valuable and constructive feedback.
  • Excellent training and learning opportunities, including opportunities to develop practice based on interests and passions, through our practitioner led forums.
  • A culturally diverse workforce reflecting our communities.

What do some of our social workers say about working in Bradford Children’s Services? 

 

“We are making differences to children’s lives by acting appropriately to risk”

 

“Workers support one another, as do the team managers and this helps us to keep the children as our focus”

 

 

What did the Ofsted JTAI (April 2017)  inspectors say about Bradford?

 

‘Leadership within children’s social care is effective and senior managers are creating a healthy environment in Bradford for effective social work to flourish’.

 

Across partners there is commitment to continual improvement to offer a wide range of high quality services to meet the diverse needs of children and families.

What Benefits do we offer:

 

Credit Union

Payroll deduction savings scheme for BMDC employees.

Health Care Plans

A healthcare cash plan is a type of insurance policy that lets you claim back the cost of treatments, such as eye tests, dental treatment or physiotherapy. 

Metrofit

The MetroFit scheme is an offer exclusive to Bradford Metropolitan District Council employees, designed to promote a healthy lifestyle, by entitling them to a discounted rate for certain sports and leisure activities.

VIC Staff Discount

Discounts available to CBMDC staff at the Visitor Information Centres in the District.

Travel Benefits  

Travel benefits for major modes of transport.
Childcare Vouchers

Save money on all types of registered childcare for children. 

Relocation Package

A relocation package may be available for successful candidates who meet the criteria.

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.  

Please note we are only considering applications for Social Workers (previous L2) and Experienced Social Workers (previous L3).    

If you require any additional information regarding these posts please email either Claire Brodie, Principal Social Worker:  claire.brodie@bradford.gov.uk or Abu Siddique, Service Manager:  abu.siddique@bradford.gov.uk

 

 

Please note we are only considering applications for Social Workers (previous L2) and Experienced Social Workers (previous L3).

 

 

The closing date for this recruitment is 18th September 2017

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 28th September 2017

 

Please find attached the Job Profiles:  

Social Worker L2 - JP.doc
Experienced Social Worker - JP.doc

ID Ref. No.
68150
 


Bradford striving for Excellence – making Children and Young People the Future Through The Department of Children’s Services, Children’s Specialist Services  

SOCIAL WORKERS  

Our salaries are very competitive and we offer the following rates of pay (Pro Rata For Part Time Posts).  

Social Worker (SWL2): £24,964 to £29,323 pa
Experienced Social Worker (SWL3): £28,485 to £33,437 pa    

We have vacancies in the following areas:

  • Child and Family Teams - Supporting and safeguarding children and young people 0-18 within the remits of Child In Need/child protection and care proceedings.
  • Integrated Assessment Teams/Duty Suite - This is the first response team to the public and professionals when there are concerns about a child.

 

Bradford is the 4th largest Authority with a population of 530,000 of which 150,000 are children and young people, making us one of the key cities with a young age group population. To ensure we achieve even better outcomes for children and young people.  We are on a journey to excellence, ensuring children are at the heart of everything we do. We continue to  embed solution focused practice by adopting the signs of safety model with key partners across the district within our work with families and ensuring we have a clear model of care for the children and young people we look after.  

Bradford is a dynamic and forward thinking council which is reviewing how it delivers our services to our customers in order to improve educational outcomes, protect vulnerable children and young people in the district, and reduce the effects of childhood poverty.  

Our aim in partnership with the Children’s Trust is:
 
'For every one of our children to have the best possible start in life'

In order to meet our vision, we aspire to develop a workforce that is therapeutically trained and supported, motivated, aspirational and highly skilled, who have the best interests of the children at the heart of everything they do

Michael Jameson Strategic Director 

 

To enable us to deliver we need social workers who share our vision and who are passionate about supporting families in the district, providing safety and stability for children and contributing in a positive and proactive way to the Journey of Excellence. Are you passionate in your work environment seeking/striving to support :

 

a)     Families within the district

b)    Provide safety and stability for children

Do you meet the following?

 

  • Hold a DIPSW or equivalent qualification and are registered with the HCPC as a qualified social worker.
  • Have a full driving licence and car available for work (unless a disability prevents this).
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on the information available, ensuring effective relationships with other professionals.
  • Possess excellent Innovation skills to join us on our journey to excellence.
  • Have demonstrated a  commitment to anti-oppressive practice and to the Departments equal opportunities policy.
  • Have the ability to work within and contribute to a team.
  • Possess knowledge of service needs for ethnic minority communities.
  • Have confident IT skills, and be able to navigate an electronic file system.
  • Have the ability to write clear, concise robust reports.
  • Have a flexible approach when need arises.

Then we want to hear from you,  if you are a social worker and  have the attributes that we need to assist us in the Journey to Excellence and be part of Bradford’s future, enabling us to be the best of the best.

 

What do we offer as a Council?  We provide numerous Employee opportunities and benefits including:

  • A structured and practical based induction programme.
  • CPD opportunities and protected time for study.
  • The opportunity to continue your development  through our progression framework.
  • Support through interactive 4 weekly supervision sessions which allow you to share your thoughts and ideas and build on the future of Bradford.
  • An annual appraisal of practice, ensuring clarity of purpose and providing an opportunity to take stock, raise ideas and obtain valuable and constructive feedback.
  • Excellent training and learning opportunities, including opportunities to develop practice based on interests and passions, through our practitioner led forums.
  • A culturally diverse workforce reflecting our communities.

What do some of our social workers say about working in Bradford Children’s Services? 

 

“We are making differences to children’s lives by acting appropriately to risk”

 

“Workers support one another, as do the team managers and this helps us to keep the children as our focus”

 

 

What did the Ofsted JTAI (April 2017)  inspectors say about Bradford?

 

‘Leadership within children’s social care is effective and senior managers are creating a healthy environment in Bradford for effective social work to flourish’.

 

Across partners there is commitment to continual improvement to offer a wide range of high quality services to meet the diverse needs of children and families.

What Benefits do we offer:

 

Credit Union

Payroll deduction savings scheme for BMDC employees.

Health Care Plans

A healthcare cash plan is a type of insurance policy that lets you claim back the cost of treatments, such as eye tests, dental treatment or physiotherapy. 

Metrofit

The MetroFit scheme is an offer exclusive to Bradford Metropolitan District Council employees, designed to promote a healthy lifestyle, by entitling them to a discounted rate for certain sports and leisure activities.

VIC Staff Discount

Discounts available to CBMDC staff at the Visitor Information Centres in the District.

Travel Benefits  

Travel benefits for major modes of transport.
Childcare Vouchers

Save money on all types of registered childcare for children. 

Relocation Package

A relocation package may be available for successful candidates who meet the criteria.

An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.  

Please note we are only considering applications for Social Workers (previous L2) and Experienced Social Workers (previous L3).    

If you require any additional information regarding these posts please email either Claire Brodie, Principal Social Worker:  claire.brodie@bradford.gov.uk or Abu Siddique, Service Manager:  abu.siddique@bradford.gov.uk

 

 

Please note we are only considering applications for Social Workers (previous L2) and Experienced Social Workers (previous L3).

 

 

The closing date for this recruitment is 18th September 2017

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 28th September 2017

 

Please find attached the Job Profiles:  

Social Worker L2 - JP.doc
Experienced Social Worker - JP.doc