Job Introduction
Are you a passionate and skilled social worker looking for a role where Social Work truly matters? Do you want to feel supported, valued, and inspired while making a real difference to older people’s lives? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Older People Social Work service in the Shipley Team within a friendly, supportive, and well-established locality team. This is a role where relationship-based practice is valued, strengths are celebrated, and social work makes a real lasting impact.
Why join us?
In this role, you will work closely with older people and their carers & family in a vibrant and diverse community, supporting individuals to remain independent, empowered, and connected within their homes and their communities. You will help people achieve outcomes that matter to them, enabling choice, dignity, and control over their lives.
Our locality is rich in cultural, ethnic, and lived diversity, making this dynamic, rewarding, and meaningful environment in which to practice social work. You will be part of a welcoming and experienced team that values collaboration, reflection, shared learning, and professional development.
About this role:
We are proud to practice in line with the core values of social work, using a strength based and person-centred approach. You will work creatively with older people and the carers to complete assessments, develop care and support plans, and promote long term well-being. You will be supported to practice thoughtfully, balancing risk, rights, and responsibilities while promoting independence and positive outcomes.
This role requires enthusiasm, compassion, emotional resilience, and confidence in making balanced and proportionate professional judgement. You will be encouraged to reflect on practice, develop your skills, and contribute positively to service improvement.
What we're looking for:
- You will be an experienced social worker within a background in adult social care, particularly assessment and support planning. You will have:
- A strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding principal.
- Confidence in recognising signs of abuse or neglect and responding appropriately and proportionately.
- Experience of working in partnership with internal teams & external agencies.
- A clear commitment to person centred practice, including effective work with carers and families.
- The ability to work in line with local procedures, policies, procedures and statutory guidance.
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in social work or (DipSW equivalent)
- Registration with Social Work England
- Relevant post qualification experience in adult services
- Full UK driving licence unless a disability prevents this
What we can offer:
- A supportive, collaborative, and experienced team
- High quality supervision with opportunities for reflection
- Ongoing learning and professional development
- A role where your voice, expertise, and values are respected
If you are looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that makes a difference every day.
This post requires an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Shahnaz Akhtar Recruiting Manager on 07582108740 or email Shahaz.Akhtar@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
