Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding

Salary: £39,384 to £42,620 (Annual)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northamptonshire (Multiple Offices: Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough)

About the role:

Our Support and Safeguarding teams in Northamptonshire offer a nurturing and collaborative environment with a strong focus on positive outcomes. Covering a large, diverse county, these teams work with children and young people under Child Protection Plans, Child in Need plans, and, where necessary, court proceedings. The role involves regular visits and working alongside other professionals to develop plans that help children remain with their families when it is safe to do so.

What will you be doing?

As a Social Worker in the Safeguarding team, you will assess, plan, and implement interventions to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people. You will work collaboratively with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care, applying your expertise to deliver high-quality social work services in line with statutory and legal obligations.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced, qualified, and registered social worker who is passionate about safeguarding children and families. You will have completed your ASYE and possess excellent communication and analytical skills to build positive relationships with children, young people, and families, ensuring the delivery of purposeful social care.

Our benefits:

• Up to £6,000 recruitment bonus
• Up to £8,000 relocation assistance
• Retention bonus for established personnel
• SWE registration paid yearly
• 28 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) and additional leave after 5 years of service
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Flexible working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits
• Free laptop, phone, and IT support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• More 4 U discounts with major retailers
• Subsidised car parking and car lease schemes

About us:

At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, we place children, young people, and families at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is driven by a commitment to achieve the best outcomes, and we believe in empowering our workforce to make the best decisions. As a Disability Confident Employer, we promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, offering a supportive and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

Join us and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of children and families.