LocationNorthampton, NorthamptonshireSalaryUp to£43,686/yearJob TypePermanentJob DisciplineSocial Work**About the Role**Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large, diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, where appropriate, court proceedings. This type of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.**Key Responsibilities*** Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans* Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk analysis and safeguarding concerns* Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and intervention plans* Carry out regular statutory visits to children and families* Lead on court work, including preparing reports and attending hearings* Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children* Participate in strategy discussions, core groups, and child protection conferences* Ensure all case recordings and reports are high quality and completed within timescales* Support families in crisis with targeted interventions to improve outcomes* Maintain a strong focus on achieving permanence and stability for children**About You*** Qualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYE* Experienced in court work and confident attending hearings independently* Passionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families* Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships* Skilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care**Benefits*** Social Work England Registration paid annually* £6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus* Relocation support up to £8,000* Retention bonus payments* 28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays and 5 extra days after 5 years* Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection* Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)* Discounts with local and national retailers* Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements* Enhanced maternity benefits* Subsidised town centre parking* Extensive learning and career development opportunitiesIf you thrive on making a difference and have social work experience, this could be the role for you-we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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