Children's Social Worker - prevention and safeguarding

Location: Northamptonshire

Our client Northamptonshire's Children's Trust is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their prevention and safeguarding team.

Key responsibilities:

Assessing the needs and risks affecting children and families. Investigating safeguarding concerns, including neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse. Developing and implementing child protection and child-in-need plans. Working closely with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies. Supporting families to address difficulties early and improve outcomes for children. Attending case conferences, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings when required. Maintaining accurate case records and reports.

Typical skills and qualities:
Knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures. Strong assessment and analytical skills. Ability to build relationships with children and families while managing risk. Effective communication and multi-agency working. Resilience and sound professional judgment.

Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250
* per person placed. Double payrolls each week.
* Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief.

All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.