Job Description:

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services (Youth Justice)

Location: Bradford
Organisation: Bradford Metropolitan District Council / Bradford Children and Families Trust
Job Type: Full-Time Locum
Pay Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available

About the Role

SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Early Help & Prevention – Youth Justice Service (YJS) within Bradford Children and Families Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner with strong Youth Justice experience to work within a forward-thinking and supportive service committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality interventions, managing complex cases, and supporting vulnerable young people involved with the Youth Justice Service.

Youth Justice experience is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload within the Youth Justice Service
• Complete assessments, care planning, and risk management
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children and young people
• Deliver effective interventions to support positive outcomes
• Attend court proceedings, reviews, and professional meetings where required
• Provide high-quality recording and maintain accurate case management systems

What Bradford Children and Families Trust Offers

Bradford Children and Families Trust is widely recognised for its commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and creating better futures for children and families across the district. The service promotes a positive and inclusive working culture where staff wellbeing and professional development are genuinely valued.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and experienced management teams
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Strong multi-agency partnership working
• Commitment to learning and career progression
• A service focused on relationship-based practice and positive outcomes

Hybrid Working:
Bradford Children and Families Trust operate hybrid working. However, there will be instances where employees are expected to be in the office for specific tasks or team days, as defined by the needs of the service.

Why Join SW Locums?

At SW Locums, we specialise in placing experienced social work professionals into rewarding locum opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering a personal, honest, and supportive recruitment service tailored to each candidate.

When you work with SW Locums, you can expect:

• Competitive locum pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
• Fast and efficient compliance process
• Access to a wide range of exclusive social work roles
• Reliable weekly payroll
• A professional agency that understands the social work sector

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Significant experience within Children’s Services
• Previous Youth Justice / YJS experience is essential
• Strong assessment and safeguarding experience
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills

If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in Bradford, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with SW Locums to secure your next role.