Social Worker - Safeguarding/Court Team | Golden
Job in
Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-12
Listing for:
Pro Social Partners Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Social Worker – Safeguarding / Court Team (Permanent)
Location:
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £40,369 – £43,686 (package up to £49,686)
Golden Hello: £6,000
Contract:
Permanent
Pro Social Partners are working with Northamptonshire Children's Trust to recruit permanent Social Workers into both their Safeguarding and Court teams.
The Role
* Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
* Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
* Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
* Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
* Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.
* Court Team roles: manage care proceedings and PLO, writing court statements and giving evidence.
About You
* A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
* Post-qualifying experience in child protection and/or care proceedings.
* Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
* Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
Why Northamptonshire Children's Trust?
* £6,000 Golden Hello.
* Choice of Safeguarding or Court team.
* Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
* Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
* A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.
To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities
Additional Information / Benefits
£6,000 Golden Hello
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×