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Senior Social Worker - Children in Care Long Term

Ackerman Pierce
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England

Salary

£46,704 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The position is for a Senior Social Worker in the Children in Care Team at Northamptonshire Children's Trust.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £46,704 per year, along with a £4,000 recruitment bonus.
  • Candidates are required to have experience as a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, mentoring colleagues, and collaborating with external partners for long-term care plans.
  • The Trust provides various benefits, including relocation costs, retention bonuses, and extensive training opportunities.

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care Long TermSalary: £46,704 + £4,000 Recruitment BonusWorking Hours: 37 per week

About the RoleJoin Northamptonshire Children's Trust as a Senior Social Worker in our Children in Care Team. You will support children under legal proceedings and those with long-term care plans. By conducting thorough assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and fostering strong relationships, you will play a pivotal role in shaping positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out interventions and direct work with children, young people, and families.
  • Mentor and support colleagues, working toward a Practice Educator qualification.
  • Collaborate with the Leaving Care Service and external partners for long-term Care Plans.

About YouWe are looking for an experienced, qualified, and Social Work England-registered social worker. You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to form strength-based relationships with diverse families.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of up to £46,704 per year.
  • £4,000 Recruitment Bonus.
  • Relocation costs up to £8,000.
  • Retention bonuses for established staff.
  • 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional leave after 5 years.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Flexible working arrangements and enhanced maternity benefits.
  • SWE registration paid annually.
  • Extensive training and career development opportunities.

About UsAt Northamptonshire Children's Trust, we put children, young people, and families at the centre of everything we do. We foster a culture of support, kindness, and inclusivity while empowering our workforce to achieve excellence every day.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.