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Social Worker - Permanence Team

Posted 08th April 2026

REFERENCE

29892_1775642833

Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary
Up to£36/hr
Job Type
Temporary
Job Discipline
Social Work

About the Role

Northampton Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Permanence Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting children who are looked after by the Local Authority and have a Care Plan of adoption, helping them to achieve long-term permanence and positive life outcomes.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies, keeping children firmly at the heart of everything you do. You will build meaningful, professional relationships with children and young people to ensure proactive, effective planning for each child's future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting children who are looked after with Care Plans of adoption

  • Working closely with families, carers, and multi-agency partners

  • Contributing to robust permanence planning

  • Ensuring children's voices remain central to all decision-making

About You

  • Qualified Social Worker with experience working with looked after children

  • Experience may come from LAC teams, court teams, safeguarding services, or other areas of children's services

  • Confident working within a fast-paced, high-demand environment

  • Committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families

This is a busy and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Children in Care Service and external partners.

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