Job Description
Senior Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding\nLocation: Northamptonshire (multiple offices)\nSalary: £44,658 to £46,704 (Annual)\nWorking Hours: 37 hours per week\n\nAbout the Role\nJoin a supportive and nurturing team focused on safeguarding children and young people. Our team members describe the environment as a 'work family,' where managers are approachable and colleagues offer continuous support. As a Senior Social Worker in our Support and Safeguarding teams, you'll be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families.
This role provides opportunities for progression, professional development, and collaboration with other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of children across Northamptonshire.\n\nAbout the Team\nOur teams, spread across various offices including Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough, are friendly, creative, and solution-focused. They work together to keep children and families together when it is safe to do so.\n\nWhat You Will Be Doing\n\nAs a Senior Social Worker, you will lead a team of social workers, working to assess, plan, and implement interventions.\nYou'll work closely with families, other professionals, and statutory services to ensure best practice.\nUse a relational practice approach to support children and young people.\nWork within the legislative framework and be part of a team aiming to reduce risks and meet the unmet needs of children and families.About You\n\nYou'll be a qualified social worker with completed ASYE, registered with Social Work England, and have a passion for delivering best practice.\nExtensive post-qualification experience in children and families social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation is highly desirable.\nExperience in supporting less experienced social workers would be an advantage.\nYou will have a good understanding of the legislative framework and a clear ability to work with families to safeguard children.Benefits\n\nSalary: £44,658 to £46,704\nUp to £6,000 recruitment bonus\nUp to £8,000 towards relocation\nRetention bonus for established staff\nGenerous annual leave (28 days + 8 Bank Holidays + 5 extra days after 5 years of service)\nSWE Registration paid yearly\nLocal government pension scheme\nCareer progression and development opportunities\nFlexible working arrangements\nComprehensive induction and training\nFree laptop, phone, and remote IT support\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nDiscounts at Tesco, Costa, and Alton Towers\nCar lease and Cycle to Work Scheme\nAnd more!Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust and make a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.\n\nContact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed), \n\nThis is a permanent role with great career development opportunities in a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment