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Social Workers – Children in Care & Safeguarding Services

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 200 - 275 / Day
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: NN1, Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Social Workers – Children in Care & Safeguarding Services

Location: Northamptonshire Areas
Contract Type: Temporary
Salary: £200 and £275 Per Day dependant on experience (including Senior & Advanced Practitioner levels/Managerial)

Make a Real Difference to Children and Young People

We are looking for passionate, dedicated Social Workers at all levels to join our expanding Children’s Services teams. Whether you are newly qualified, an experienced practitioner, or stepping into senior or advanced roles, you will play a crucial part in supporting children in care, young people, families, and carers at some of the most important moments in their lives.

Our services cover the full spectrum of children’s social care, including:

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    Children in Care / Looked After Children (LAC)

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    Statutory Child Protection

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    Children in Need

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    Fostering and Adoption (regulated services)

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    Court work and permanency planning

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    Supporting care leavers and transition to adulthood

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our committed and supportive teams, you will:

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    Build positive, meaningful relationships with children, young people, and families

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    Complete high-quality assessments, plans, and direct work

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    Make sound, evidence-based decisions that promote safety, stability, and wellbeing

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    Work closely with carers, schools, health professionals, and multi-agency partners

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    Support children through their care journey, promoting permanency and long-term outcomes

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    Contribute to fostering, adoption, and permanence planning where required

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    Uphold your professional standards as a Social Work England–registered practitioner

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    Bring kindness, resilience, and creativity to every situation

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from Social Workers at all stages of their career, including:

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    Newly Qualified / ASYE Social Workers

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    Experienced Social Workers

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    Senior Social Workers

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    Advanced Practitioners

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    Deputy Team Managers / aspiring leaders

You’ll need:

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    A recognised Social Work qualification

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    Social Work England registration

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    A commitment to safeguarding, promoting children’s rights, and delivering high-quality practice

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    Strong communication, analytical thinking, and relationship-building skills

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    A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

Why Join Us?

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    A strengths-based, relationship-focused practice model

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    Supportive managers and reflective supervision

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    Opportunities to progress and specialise across fostering, adoption, child protection, and children in care

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    CPD, training, and career development pathways

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    Flexible and hybrid working options

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    A culture that values kindness, inclusion, wellbeing, and professional autonomy

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re committed to improving the lives of children and young people and want to be part of a service that values your voice, your skills, and your wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team where your work truly makes a difference

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