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Job Posted: 2 hours ago

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

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT)

Location: Northamptonshire
 Pay Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella)

About the Role

Join Northamptonshire's Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) - the frontline service for safeguarding concerns involving young people. Working closely with the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you'll play a vital role in ensuring every child is seen promptly and receives the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding referrals passed from MASH.
Complete timely visits: 
Child in Need (CIN): within 5 days
Child Protection (CP): within 24 hours (same day where possible)
Manage a caseload capped at 35 (currently averaging 25-30 cases).
Work with approximately 5 families at a time, often with multiple children.

About the Service

6 teams of 8-10 professionals, including Team Managers, Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers, NQSWs, and Family Support Workers.
Countywide coverage, with long-term plans to allocate you to a specific area (e.g., Daventry, Northampton Central, Corby).
Stable leadership: permanent senior management and experienced locum Team Managers (2+ years in service).

Working Arrangements

Operates on a 6-week duty cycle.
Duty Week: Full-time office presence required.
Local availability for visits during duty periods

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