Senior Social Worker - Children in Care (Multiple Teams) Bradford Council Contract £35 per hour LTD (inclusive of holiday pay) £28.11 per hour PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay) Hybrid Working Make a Real Difference to Children in Care Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker ready for your next rewarding contract? We are recruiting on behalf of Bradford Council for skilled practitioners to work across Children in Care services. Successful candidates will be interviewed and placed into a suitable team based on experience and service need, as determined by Service Managers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking authority committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within Children in Care, you will manage complex caseloads, lead on permanency planning, and deliver high-quality, child-centred practice. This role offers hybrid working, with flexibility balanced against service and team requirements. This 13-month contract provides stability, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work within supportive and experienced teams. Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake comprehensive assessments and develop outcome-focused care plansManage and lead complex cases involving children in careProgress permanency planning, including long-term placements and court work where requiredWork effectively within multi-agency partnerships (education, health, safeguarding, legal services)Provide mentoring and guidance to less ex