At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team safeguarding children and young people through timely assessments.
- Company: Northamptonshire Children's Trust, dedicated to child welfare and support.
- Benefits: Stable leadership, manageable caseloads, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term geographical consistency within your allocated patch.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for helping families.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Role Northamptonshire Children's Trust is looking for experienced Social Workers to join the Duty and Assessment Service-a fast-paced, frontline team at the heart of safeguarding children and young people across the county.
DAAT acts as the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns, receiving referrals via MASH and progressing them through assessment.
This is a dynamic and impactful service, where timely decision-making and direct work with families makes a real difference.
You'll be working in one of six well-structured teams made up of: Team Manager Advanced Practitioner Social Workers Newly Qualified Social Workers Family Support Workers This is a service that moves at pace, with clear expectations: Child in Need visits within 5 days Child Protection visits within 24 hours (or same day where required) Why Join The Team?
Stable and supportive leadership - experienced, long-standing managers who know the service inside out Manageable caseloads - capped at 35, typically 25-30, with family-based allocation (often around 5 families per worker) Structured way of working - clear processes and strong team support Geographical consistency - opportunity to work within an allocated patch long-term (e. g.
Corby, Daventry, Northampton) Training opportunities - ...
