Qualified Social Worker - Adults; FTC

Qualified Social Worker - Adults (FTC 6 months)

West Northamptonshire Council is hiring a Social Worker for the Adult Social Care services in Northampton.

Provide support and assessments for adults with learning disabilities and related needs throughout West Northamptonshire.

• Support community hubs across Northamptonshire, Daventry, Towcester, and Brackley.
• Provide specialist assessments for flow and capacity, discharge and review, and identify best interests of individuals.
• Engage with safeguarding and prevention of abuse for adults 18+.
• Apply the Care Act 2014, including best‑interest and deprivation of liberty safeguards.
• Work collaboratively with community, health, voluntary and other partners.

• Social work qualification/equivalent and registration with Social Work England.
• Proactive, innovative, and effective problem solver.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support fast‑paced environments.

• Standard 9am–5pm hours, flexible working option and part‑time roles available.
• Supportive induction and shadowing period.
• Training and development opportunities (including AMHP training).
• Pay for Social Work England registration and paid subscription to Community Care inform.
• Enhanced DBS certificate at our cost.

Access to reliable transport required. All staff are covered by an enhanced DBS.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion.