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Job Posted: 17 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,369 - 43,686 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Children's Social Worker - Children in Care Team

Salary: £40,369 - £43,686
 Location: Northamptonshire
 Employer: Northamptonshire Children's Trust

As a Children's Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children's Trust, you'll be part of a supportive learning culture where your expertise matters. You'll influence change, challenge others, and share your knowledge to help shape positive futures for children and young people.

About the Role

Our Children in Care Team oversees all children in care across Northamptonshire, including those subject to legal proceedings and those with long-term care plans. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families, and carers to ensure effective planning for every child's future.

This is a fast-paced, rewarding role where you'll:

Conduct clear, accurate assessments.
Coordinate multi-agency approaches.
Build positive, strength-based relationships.
Attend court confidently and independently when required.You'll work closely with colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and external partners to deliver positive outcomes for children and families.

About You

Qualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYE.
Experienced in court work and confident attending hearings independently.
Passionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families.
Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships.
Skilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care. 

Benefits

We value our workforce and offer an excellent benefits package, including:

SWE Registration paid annually
£6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus
Relocation support up to £8,000
Retention bonus payments
28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata) and 5 extra days after 5 years
Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection
Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
Discounts with local and national retailers
Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
Enhanced maternity benefits
Subsidised town centre parking
Extensive learning and career development opportunitiesIf 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

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