Qualified Social Worker - Adults Community Hub

“The best social work happens when experienced practitioners are trusted to do what they do best.”

At West Northamptonshire Council, we're creating an environment where social workers can focus on meaningful practice, build strong relationships and use their expertise to achieve better outcomes for adults and their families.

West Northamptonshire Council's Adult Social Care service has undergone significant change since becoming a unitary authority in 2021, creating opportunities to deliver more responsive, strengths based services that are rooted in local communities. Our focus is simple: helping people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them while promoting independence, wellbeing and choice.

As a Social Worker, you'll join a service that values professional expertise and recognises the difference experienced practitioners make. You'll have the opportunity to work with adults presenting with a wide range of needs, applying your skills to complex situations, building meaningful relationships and delivering person centred support that has a lasting impact.

We're looking for social workers who want to be part of a service that is continually developing, where professional judgement is trusted, collaboration is encouraged, and good practice is recognised and valued.

This is an opportunity to bring your experience, shape outcomes, and be part of a team where your contribution genuinely matters.

9am to 5pm with flexible and part time options available.

Please note:

A driving licence and access to your own transport is required.

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here:
Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.

As a Social Worker at West Northamptonshire Council, you'll play a vital role in supporting adults to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives. Working with individuals, families and carers, you'll use your expertise to understand people's strengths, identify risks and develop solutions that promote positive outcomes.

You'll manage a varied caseload, undertaking strengths based assessments, developing outcome focused support plans and supporting people through periods of change, complexity and uncertainty. You'll be trusted to apply professional judgement, make informed decisions and lead safeguarding enquiries where appropriate.

Working alongside colleagues across health, housing and the voluntary sector, you'll help deliver coordinated support that reflects the needs of the individual rather than the boundaries of organisations. Whether navigating complex situations, managing risk or advocating for those who need it most, your work will make a tangible difference every day.

At West Northamptonshire Council, we're committed to helping experienced social workers build rewarding, long term careers. From your first day, you'll receive a structured induction and the support needed to settle confidently into your role and team.

• Ongoing professional development and tailored learning opportunities
• Access to specialist practice areas and development pathways
• Opportunities to progress your career, including AMHP training (for Social Workers with 2+ years post qualification experience)

We want our practitioners to continue growing, developing their expertise and achieving their professional ambitions.

• Eligibility for a retention and experience payment scheme (subject to criteria)
• Paid Social Work England registration
• Access to Community Care Inform, providing the latest research, legislation updates and practice guidance

You’ll be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, with substantial experience within…