About the Role
Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Duty & Assessment Team. This is a front line service and the first point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns regarding children and young people across the county.
Cases are initially screened by MASH before progressing to Duty and Assessment where you will be responsible for completing assessments, undertaking visits, and ensuring timely and effective safeguarding interventions.
Responsibilities
Respond to all new safeguarding referrals passed from MASH.
Complete timely assessments, including Children in Need
Undertake prompt home visits to ensure the immediate safety and well being of children.
Manage a caseload of approximately 25-30 cases, capped at 35.
Work with both individual children and larger family groups.
Liaise with partner agencies such as health, education, and police to gather information, share updates, and coordinate interventions.
Attend strategy discussions, case conferences, and multi-agency meetings as required.
Implement Child in Need and Child Protection Plans.
Ensure all actions are recorded, evidenced, and completed within statutory timelines.
Build positive working relationships with children and families to understand their needs, strengths, and risks.
Use relationship‑based practice to support children and improve outcomes.
Ensure the voice of the child is heard and captured in all assessments and plans.
Screen, triage, and respond to incoming concerns.
Produce high-quality assessments, reports and safety plans.
Skills:
Confident in front line safeguarding practice
Experienced with child protection and assessment
Able to work at pace while maintaining high standards
Strong communicators with excellent multi‑agency working skills
Committed to ensuring children are safeguarded and supported effectively
Social Work England Registered
Qualified Social Worker
Working Arrangements
Teams operate a 6 week duty cycle
During duty week, workers must be in the office full-time
Must be local and available for visits as require
Outside of duty week, flexible working is supported where appropriate
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.
