Children's Social Worker - Children in Care Team
Salary: £40,369 - £43,686
Location: Northamptonshire
Employer: Northamptonshire Children's Trust
As a Children's Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children's Trust, you'll be part of a supportive learning culture where your expertise matters. You'll influence change, challenge others, and share your knowledge to help shape positive futures for children and young people.
About the Role
Our Children in Care Team oversees all children in care across Northamptonshire, including those subject to legal proceedings and those with long-term care plans. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families, and carers to ensure effective planning for every child's future.
This is a fast-paced, rewarding role where you'll:
- Conduct clear, accurate assessments.
- Coordinate multi-agency approaches.
- Build positive, strength-based relationships.
- Attend court confidently and independently when required.
You'll work closely with colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and external partners to deliver positive outcomes for children and families.
About You
- Qualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYE.
- Experienced in court work and confident attending hearings independently.
- Passionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families.
- Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships.
- Skilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care.
Benefits
We value our workforce and offer an excellent benefits package, including:
- SWE Registration paid annually
- £6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus
- Relocation support up to £8,000
- Retention bonus payments
- 28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata) and 5 extra days after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection
- Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- Discounts with local and national retailers
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
- Enhanced maternity benefits
- Subsidised town centre parking
- Extensive learning and career development opportunities
If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.
