This post sits within the support and safeguarding teams at Northamptonshire Children's Trust, working with children on Child Protection Plans, Child in Need plans or in court proceedings. The work centres on assessing risk, planning with families, and making regular visits over several months to keep children safely at home. The teams take a relational, strength-based approach in a 37-hour post. Applicants must be a registered social worker who has completed their ASYE; sponsorship is for those already practising in the UK.
What the job involves
- Assess children's needs and risks to safeguard them and promote their welfare
- Plan and deliver interventions for children and families in crisis
- Work with other professionals and agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children
- Make regular visits to families over several months
- Help families build plans to reduce risks and unmet needs so children can remain at home when safe
- Deliver social work services in line with the Trust's legal and statutory obligations
- Make confident, well-reasoned decisions supported by colleagues and managers
Qualifications
- Professionally qualified social worker
Registration & licences
- Registered social worker
Experience
- Completed ASYE
Skills & knowledge
- Building strength-based relationships with children, young people and families
- Effective communication with a diverse range of people
- Confident analysis and decision making
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Barred List check
What's offered
- Social Work England registration paid yearly
- Recruitment welcome bonus of £6,000
- Relocation costs of up to £8,000
- 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
- Flexible and family working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits
- Extensive learning and career development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
