Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT)
Location: Northamptonshire
Pay Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella)
About the Role
Join Northamptonshire's Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) - the frontline service for safeguarding concerns involving young people. Working closely with the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you'll play a vital role in ensuring every child is seen promptly and receives the support they need.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding referrals passed from MASH.
- Complete timely visits:
- Child in Need (CIN): within 5 days
- Child Protection (CP): within 24 hours (same day where possible)
- Manage a caseload capped at 35 (currently averaging 25-30 cases).
- Work with approximately 5 families at a time, often with multiple children.
About the Service
- 6 teams of 8-10 professionals, including Team Managers, Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers, NQSWs, and Family Support Workers.
- Countywide coverage, with long-term plans to allocate you to a specific area (e.g., Daventry, Northampton Central, Corby).
- Stable leadership: permanent senior management and experienced locum Team Managers (2+ years in service).
Working Arrangements
- Operates on a 6-week duty cycle.
- Duty Week: Full-time office presence required.
- Local availability for visits during duty periods.
