This social work post with Northamptonshire Children Trust sits in the Children in Care Team, which oversees every child in care in the county, including those in legal proceedings and those planned to stay long term. The work centres on clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency input and building relationships with children, families and carers, with regular court attendance, sometimes alone. The role is fast-paced and busy and works closely with the Leaving Care Service and external partners. Applicants need court experience and must have completed their ASYE.
What the job involves
- Carry out clear, accurate assessments for children in care, including those in legal proceedings
- Plan effectively for the future of each child in the team's care
- Coordinate multi-agency approaches to children's plans
- Build positive, meaningful relationships with children, young people, families and carers
- Attend court, including alone where necessary
- Work with colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and external partners
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker
Registration & licences
- Registered social worker
Experience
- Experienced qualified social worker
- Experience of court work
- Completed ASYE
Skills & knowledge
- Confident analysis and decision making
- Effective communicator who can build strength-based relationships with diverse families
- Confidence and capability to attend court alone
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Barred List check
What’s offered
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, rising by 5 days after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover of 3 times salary from day one
- Recruitment welcome bonus of £6,000
- Relocation costs of up to £8,000
- Retention bonus payments for established staff
- SWE registration paid annually
- Flexible and family working, including enhanced maternity benefits
- Extensive learning, development and career opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
