Social Worker – Corporate Parenting / Children in Care Team
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £38,220 - £46,142 per annum + £3,000 Retention Payment
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Relocation Package: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for a Social Worker – Corporate Parenting / Children in Care Team in Bradford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated Corporate Parenting / Children in Care Team, supporting children and young people who are looked after by the organisation. You will play a key role in promoting stability, improving outcomes, and ensuring children receive the care, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Working as part of a supportive and progressive service, you will manage a varied caseload, complete statutory work, and build effective relationships with children, young people, families, carers, and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people who are looked after or require ongoing support
- Complete statutory assessments, care planning, reviews, and visits in line with legislation and best practice
- Work directly with children and young people to understand their wishes, feelings, and needs
- Develop and maintain effective care plans that promote positive outcomes and stability
- Undertake regular statutory visits and ensure children’s voices are central to decision-making
- Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential providers, families, education, health professionals, and other partner agencies
- Support permanence planning, including reunification, long-term fostering, adoption, and other permanence options where appropriate
- Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, panels, court proceedings, and other professional meetings
- Assess and manage risk, safeguarding children and promoting their welfare
- Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements
- Contribute to service improvement and effective partnership working
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work
- Registration with Social Work England
- Experience working within Children’s Social Care
- Previous experience supporting looked after children, care leavers, or children requiring statutory intervention
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, relevant legislation, and statutory guidance
- Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise competing demands
- Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £38,220 - £46,142 per annum
- £3,000 retention payment
- Relocation package available
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Career progression pathways
- Employee wellbeing support
- Blue Light Card discounts
Why Join This Team?
The Corporate Parenting / Children in Care Team is committed to improving the lives of children and young people who are looked after, ensuring they receive high-quality support and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
You will join a supportive and experienced team with strong leadership, a focus on professional development, and a shared commitment to delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.
About Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is an award-winning recruitment agency specialising in Social Work jobs across the UK. We support Social Workers in securing permanent and temporary opportunities across Children’s Services, including Children in Care, Corporate Parenting, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Fostering, Leaving Care, and Family Support teams.
INDBURY
Pay: £38,220.00-£46,142.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Experience:
- Children's Social Worker: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work (required)
- Registration with Social Work England (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford (West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humber Region)
