Social Worker – Children's Safeguarding Team
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Northamptonshire
£38 per hour
Northamptonshire Children's Trust is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their Children's Safeguarding Team.
The team takes cases following the first Initial Child Protection Conference or first Child in Need meeting and supports families through to closure. Cases that progress to court or long-term care transfer to the relevant Children in Care teams.
The role includesManaging Child Protection and Child in Need cases
Completing statutory visits and assessments
Managing risk and safeguarding concerns
Working with children, families and partner agencies
Supporting cases through to closure
Contributing to the development of practice within the service
The team works with children and young people presenting with a wide range of needs and welcomes Social Workers with different areas of expertise.
RequirementsQualified Social Worker with SWE registration
Strong children's safeguarding experience
Ability to hit the ground running
Able to work flexibly according to service requirements
Office attendance of up to 5 days per week when required
Candidates living more than 60 miles from the office may be eligible for up to £150 per week
, pro rata to £30 per day.
Rate: £38 per hour
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