- Pay
- £40–44k
- Where
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Level
- Mid
About the RoleOur support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities.
They cover a large, diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.
These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, where appropriate, court proceedings.
This type of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plansUndertake comprehensive assessments, including risk analysis and safeguarding concernsDevelop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and intervention plansCarry out regular statutory visits to children and familiesLead on court work, including preparing reports and attending hearingsWork in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard childrenParticipate in strategy discussions, core groups, and child protection conferencesEnsure all case recordings and reports are high quality and completed within timescalesSupport families in crisis with targeted interventions to improve outcomesMaintain a strong focus on achieving permanence and stability for children About YouQualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYEExperienced in court work and confident attending hearings independentlyPassionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and familiesStrong communicator with the ability to build positive relationshipsSkilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care BenefitsSocial Work England Registration paid annually£6,000 Recruitment Welcome BonusRelocation support up to £8,000Retention bonus payments28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays and 5 extra days after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protectionOption to purchase up to 25 additional leave daysEmployee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)Discounts with local and national retailersFlexible and family-friendly working arrangementsEnhanced maternity benefitsSubsidised town centre parkingExtensive learning and career development opportunitiesIf you thrive on making a difference and have social work experience, this could be the role for you-we would love to hear from you.