At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families through safeguarding practices and build trusting relationships.
- Company: Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust, a supportive and innovative organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £6,000 Golden Hello, competitive salary, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Experience manageable caseloads and strong leadership support for your professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Must have a recognised Social Work qualification and experience in Children's Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 40369 - 43686 £ per year.
Location: Northamptonshire Children's Trust, Northampton (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £40,369 - £43,686 (dependent on experience) + £6,000 Golden Hello
Contract: Permanent
Pro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with Northamptonshire Children's Trust to recruit Social Workers to join their Safeguarding Teams. The Trust offers safeguarding practitioners a £6,000 Golden Hello alongside a service that has been rebuilt around the basics done well: manageable caseloads, visible leadership, and supervision that actually happens.
The Role
- Manage children subject to child in need and child protection plans, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
- Complete high-quality, strengths-based assessments that clearly analyse risk, need, and protective factors.
- Build purposeful and trusting relationships with children, young people, and families.
- Develop and review safety and support plans that reduce risk and promote family resilience.
- Prepare clear, analytical reports for conferences, reviews, and court where required.
About You
- A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
- Post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care.
- Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Confidence working with complexity, risk, and multi-agency partners.
- A clear commitment to relationship-based and strengths-led practice.
Why Northamptonshire Children's Trust?
- A £6,000 Golden Hello alongside a competitive salary.
- Supportive leadership and a strong culture of reflective supervision.
- Manageable caseloads with a focus on quality and purposeful social work.
- Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangements and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
SOCIAL WORKER - SAFEGUARDING TEAM in Northampton employer: Pro Social Partners
As a leading employer in the social care sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Our location offers unique opportunities for community engagement, allowing social workers to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from ongoing training and career advancement. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and empowering children and families.
