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Social Worker - Children in Care (Long Term)
Salary: 39,384 to 42,620 + 4k recruitment bonus
Location: Northamptonshire
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary Frequency: Annual
About the Role
Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust and make a real difference in the lives of children at a pivotal time. As a Social Worker in the Children in Care Team, you'll have the chance to work in a supportive, innovative environment where your expertise can truly influence change. You'll focus on building meaningful relationships with children, families, and carers, conducting thorough assessments, and coordinating multi-agency approaches to achieve positive outcomes.
This fast-paced role is designed for professionals committed to working collaboratively with the Leaving Care Service and external partners to ensure the best outcomes for children in care.
What You Will Be Doing
- Managing a diverse caseload of children in care, including those subject to legal proceedings and those in long-term care.
- Delivering clear, accurate assessments and planning effectively for the future of every child.
- Building strength-based relationships with children, young people, and families.
- Working closely with colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and external partners to deliver positive outcomes.
- Providing leadership in complex cases, underpinned by your knowledge of looked after children care.
About You
- You are an experienced, qualified, and registered social worker, having completed your ASYE.
- You bring a commitment to delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families.
- You can demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
- You are confident in your analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful, effective social care, supported by experienced colleagues and managers.
Our Benefits
- 4,000 recruitment bonus
- Up to 8,000 towards relocation
- Retention bonuses for established staff
- Paid SWE Registration
- 28 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 5 days after 5 years' service
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive team environments and comprehensive induction
- Flexible working arrangements and enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts at Tesco, Costa, Alton Towers, and more!
- Subsidised car parking (if based in Northampton)
- Car lease and Cycle to Work schemes
About Us
Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in 2020 to deliver Children's Services to North and West Northants County Councils. As an independent trust, we offer a unique, agile approach to service delivery, with a strong focus on innovation and professional practice.
Contact: Phil at Ackerman Pierce, (phone number removed)
