Social Worker – Children's Safeguarding Team

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.

• Managing 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.

• Qualified 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