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Social Worker/Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding & Support (Up to £46,704 per annum)
Location: Northamptonshire - Flexible/Hybrid Working (Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough)Salary: Up to £46,704 + Excellent BenefitsJob Type: Permanent, Full-time
Join a Supportive Team Making a Real Difference in Children’s Lives!
Pro Social Partners is excited to partner with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding and Support teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment, focused on improving the lives of children and families across Northamptonshire.
Why Join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust?Competitive Salary - Up to £46,704 + Excellent BenefitsWelcome Bonus - Receive a £6,000 recruitment welcome bonus (Paid After Probation)Relocation Support - Up to £8,000 in relocation costsGenerous Annual Leave - 28 days + 8 bank holidays + an additional 5 days after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension Scheme - Plus life cover from day oneFlexible Working Arrangements - Including enhanced maternity benefits and family-friendly policiesExtensive Learning & Development - Career progression with continuous training and supportEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support for you and your familyEmployee Discounts - With local and national retailers, travel, health, and beauty
About the Role:As a Social worker/Senior Social Worker, you will be part of a skilled and dynamic team supporting children and families. You’ll be involved in assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in need. You will lead and collaborate with your colleagues to ensure the safety and well-being of children across the county, working creatively and solution-focused to achieve positive outcomes.
Your Responsibilities:Lead and support a team of social workers in safeguarding children and supporting families.Assess, plan, and implement interventions to reduce risks and meet unmet needs.Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to help keep children safe.Support the development of less experienced staff in a social work environment.Use a relational practice approach to engage children and families in meaningful ways.
What We Need From You:Qualified Social Worker - Registered with Social Work England and completed your ASYEExperience in Safeguarding - Extensive post-qualification experience in children’s servicesLeadership Skills - Ability to lead and guide a team in a supportive, collaborative wayCommitment - Passion for delivering best practice and safeguarding children and familiesKnowledgeable - Familiarity with relevant legislative frameworks and available servicesDesirable: Experience in supporting less experienced colleagues in a social work setting
Your Benefits:- SWE Registration Paid
- Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000
- Relocation Costs of up to £8,000
- Retention Bonus for established personnel
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support
- Discounts with local and national retailers, travel, health, and more
- Extensive Learning & Development - Continuous career development opportunities
- Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension with life cover
Send us your CV today, and we’ll forward it directly to the recruitment team.
Apply now to take the next step in your social work career with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust!
Referral Bonus - Earn up to £500!Know someone looking for a role? Refer a friend or colleague, and receive up to £500 per successful candidate!
