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Social Worker - Children in Care - Court Team
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ 40,369 - 43,686 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NN1, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
⚖️ Children’s Social Worker – Court & Children in Care Team
📍 Northamptonshire | 🕐 Full Time | 🗓️ Apply Now
Make life-changing decisions at a critical time in a child’s journey. Join a team where your voice matters and your skills are truly valued.
"I love working in the court team because it puts real emphasis on robust social work analysis and meaningful assessment. The support from management is second to none – it’s the best I’ve experienced. And knowing I’m making a difference at such a pivotal time in a child’s life is deeply rewarding."
– Children’s Social Worker, Court Team
At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT), we’re on a mission to secure the best possible futures for our children. We’re now looking for a passionate, skilled and experienced Social Worker to join our Court & Children in Care Team, where you’ll be supported, trusted, and encouraged to do real, impactful social work.
This is a fast-paced, high-impact role focused on safeguarding children during legal proceedings and ensuring long-term care plans reflect each child’s best interests.
🔍 What You’ll Be Doing:
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Managing cases of children in care, including those subject to legal proceedings
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Preparing and presenting clear, evidence-based assessments for court
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Developing long-term, relationship-based plans for children in care
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Working closely with multi-agency partners, carers and families
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Acting in the best interests of the child, even when it means innovating or thinking differently
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Collaborating with the Leaving Care Service to ensure smooth transitions
🎁 Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
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💰 £6,000 Welcome Bonus
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🚚 Up to £8,000 Relocation Support
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🧾 SWE Registration Paid Annually
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📅 28 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + 5 Extra Days after 5 Years
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🛡️ Local Government Pension (with life and ill-health cover)
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🧘♀️ 24/7 Employee Assistance & Counselling Programme (Health Assured)
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🏖️ Purchase up to 25 Additional Leave Days
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🛍️ Discounts: Retail, health, beauty, leisure & more
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🚗 Subsidised Town Centre Parking
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👶 Enhanced Maternity + Family-Friendly Working
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🎓 Ongoing Learning & Development with clear career progression
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🙌 Supportive, inclusive leadership and a strong culture of peer support
💡 Why Choose Northamptonshire Children’s Trust?
At NCT, children, young people, and families are our focus – in every decision and every service. We’re committed to building a strong, supported, and confident workforce that can deliver lasting change.
You’ll be part of an organisation where achievements are recognised, creativity is encouraged, and diversity is embraced. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates – including care leavers, who are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
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