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Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team
Salary: 44,658 to 46,704 + 6k recruitment bonus
Salary Frequency: Annual
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role
"I love working in the Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT)! I started my social work career here, and the team is incredibly supportive. I can always rely on my colleagues for advice or a friendly check-in, and the sense of belonging is immense. Our managers are always available to help us, from the team manager to the Assistant Director."
- Alex, Senior Social Worker, DAAT
Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust's fantastic Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT). We are the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns about children and young people in the county. Our team works collaboratively with professionals across multiple services, ensuring that children and families are supported effectively and safely. We're committed to supporting social workers with robust development opportunities and a strong team culture.
About the Team
Our DAAT teams are not just hardworking but also fun and supportive. We work at pace, completing thorough short-term assessments of need, but always make time to bond and enjoy shared meals. Managers are hands-on, offering guidance and support when needed, and the team thrives on collaboration and mutual respect.
What You Will Be Doing
You'll be responsible for responding to referrals, conducting initial assessments, and delivering interventions to children and families in need. Working closely with a broad range of agencies, you'll be part of a service that ensures the safety and wellbeing of children in Northamptonshire. With a rotating duty element, you'll work across various cases, from initial referrals through to transition to other teams.
About You
You will be a qualified social worker with a passion for best practice in safeguarding children and families. As a Senior Social Worker, you will lead a team of social workers, support assessments, and interventions, and contribute to the county's child protection strategy. Ideally, you will have significant experience in children's social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation and experience of mentoring less experienced colleagues.
You will have a solid understanding of relevant legislation and the services available to families and children.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package, including:
- Up to 6,000 recruitment bonus
- Up to 8,000 towards relocation
- Retention bonuses for established personnel
- SWE registration paid annually
- Generous annual leave: 28 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, with 5 extra days after 5 years of service
- Ability to purchase up to 5 weeks' additional leave
- Subsidised local government pension scheme
- 12 weeks maternity leave at 50%
- Flexible working practices, including home working and job share options
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Comprehensive induction and training in relationship-based practice
- Free laptop, phone, and remote IT support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts at Tesco, Costa, Alton Towers, and more
- Subsidised town centre car parking (if based in Northampton)
- Car lease and Cycle to Work schemes
Get in Touch
We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates, so please feel free to contact me at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or to arrange a time for a conversation.
About Us
At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, we're committed to delivering the best outcomes for children, young people, and families. Our team is the heart of our service, and we value each colleague, supporting them to thrive in a culture of kindness and respect. We are a disability-confident employer and guarantee interviews for care leavers who meet the essential criteria.
Join us and make a real difference.
