- Pay
- £38/hr
- Where
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Level
- Mid
About the RoleWe are recruiting experienced Social Workers to join the Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) within Northamptonshire Children's Trust.
DAAT acts as the single point of contact for safeguarding concerns across Northamptonshire.
Following triage through MASH, cases are transferred to DAAT for assessment, intervention and planning.
The service is committed to ensuring children are seen promptly and receive the right support at the right time.
As a Social Worker within DAAT, you will undertake timely assessments, identify risk, and work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to safeguard and promote children's welfare.
DAAT is known for its strong team culture and supportive management structure.
Many senior leaders and managers have extensive tenure within the service, creating consistency, stability and excellent opportunities for professional development.
Caseloads are monitored closely, workloads are adjusted where necessary, and practitioners are supported to provide high-quality social work to children and families.
Location: One Angel Square, Northampton, NN1 1EDRate: £38.
00 (Umbrella rate)Contract: TemporaryHours: 37 hours per weekOffice Requirements: The team operates on a 6-week duty cycle, full office attendance required during designated duty weeks, flexible working outside of duty weeks Key ResponsibilitiesComplete Initial, Core and Specialist assessments within statutory timescalesManage a varied caseload of children and families requiring support, protection and interventionUndertake Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) visits in line with service expectationsDevelop and implement child-focused plans to improve outcomesWork directly with children and families, providing advice, support and interventionLead multi-agency planning and safeguarding meetingsPrepare high-quality reports and assessments for court proceedings, child protection conferences and reviewsProvide evidence at court hearings, fostering panels and other statutory forums when requiredMaintain accurate, timely and compliant case recordingsPromote equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of your workThe Duty and Assessment Team is a fast-moving frontline service where timely intervention is key;Child in Need cases are expected to be visited within 5 working daysChild Protection cases are expected to be visited within 24 hours, or the same day wherever possibleThe team works proactively to ensure children are seen promptly and risks are assessed effectivelyAbout YouSocial Work England registrationDegree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or Diploma in Social WorkASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker.
A minimum of 2 years' recent Duty & Assessment Team experience (essential)Strong assessment, safeguarding and court work experienceExcellent communication, report writing and relationship-building skillsAbility to work effectively within a high-volume, fast-paced frontline environmentFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicleIf you would like to join a dedicated and supportive Duty & Assessment Team helping to safeguard children and improve outcomes across Northamptonshire, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.