Social Worker - Children in Care Court Team

Position: Social Worker - Children in Care Court Team (Permanent)
About the Role

Our Children in Care Team oversees all children in care across Northamptonshire, including those subject to legal proceedings and those with long-term care plans. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families, and carers to ensure effective planning for every child's future.

This is a fast-paced, rewarding role where you'll:

Conduct clear, accurate assessments.
Coordinate multi-agency approaches.
Build positive, strength-based relationships.
Attend court confidently and independently when required.

Responsibilities

Qualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYE.
Experienced in court work and confident attending hearings independently.
Passionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families.
Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships.
Skilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care.

Benefits

We value our workforce and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

SWE Registration paid annually
£6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus
Relocation support up to £8,000
Retention bonus payments
28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata) and 5 extra days after 5 years
Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection
Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days
Employee Assistance Programmesupport)
Discounts with local and national retailers
Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
Enhanced maternity benefits
Subsidised town centre parking
Extensive learning and career development opportunities

If you thrive to make a difference and have Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you