Bradford- QSW- Corporate Parenting Team
Social Worker -Corporate Parenting Team
Central Bedfordshire Council is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join their Corporate Parenting Team. This is a great opportunity to work within a committed service supporting children and young people in care to achieve stability, safety, and positive life outcomes.
Key Details:
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days office-based, 3 days remote
- Location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5TQ
- Contract: Agency, rolling
- Pay: £39.00 p/hr Umb
About the Role:
As a Qualified Social Worker in the Corporate Parenting Team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality social work support to children and young people under the care of the local authority. You will play a key role in ensuring their needs are met, their voices are heard, and their outcomes are improved through effective planning and intervention.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of children and young people under corporate parenting arrangements
- Undertake comprehensive assessments, care planning, and statutory visits in line with legislation and best practice
- Prepare high-quality reports for court proceedings, reviews, and planning meetings
- Progress and support care proceedings, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met
- Work collaboratively with carers, families, education, health, and other partner agencies
- Promote stability, permanence, and positive outcomes for children and young people
- Ensure the child's voice is central to all planning and decision-making
- Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed case recordings
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience within a Corporate Parenting Team
- Strong experience in court work and care proceedings
- Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively
- Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid working model in place
- Expectation to attend the office for specific duties, meetings, and team days in line with service needs
- Flexible approach to support a healthy work-life balance
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Sherry Saiyed at S.Saiyed @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 02081528935
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
- DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
- Bonus for finding your own job
- Twice weekly payroll
- Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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