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Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 38 - 38 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

About the Role

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join the Family Support and Safeguarding Team, working with children and families to drive meaningful, lasting outcomes.

This is a varied and rewarding role within Family Safeguarding, where you will manage a diverse caseload including:

Child in Need
Child Protection
Public Law Outline
Care proceedingsYou will be working with children and young people up to the age of 18, building strong relationships with families and delivering interventions that promote safety, stability and positive change.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead professional, ensuring safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and in line with procedures
Undertake high-quality assessments, producing robust analysis and clear, outcome-focused plans
Build effective relationships with children, young people and families to support sustainable change
Develop and deliver SMART plans that reflect individual needs and strengths
Produce high-quality reports for court and multi-agency forums that are child-focused and evidence-based
Escalate concerns appropriately and contribute to a culture of strong safeguarding practice 

Why Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust?

Opportunity to work in a supportive Family Safeguarding model
Varied and meaningful caseload with real impact on children and families
Collaborative environment with multi-agency working at its core
A service focused on improving outcomes and driving change 

Experience/Skills:

Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
Are registered with Social Work England
Bring experience in frontline social work (ideally within safeguarding)
Have excellent communication and report writing skills
Are confident managing complex cases and court work
Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle 

If you're a motivated Social Worker passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you

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