Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding Team
Hourly Rate: £38
Work Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)
About us
At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people, and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them.
Our workforce is our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.
We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated, and creativity is very much welcomed.
At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
The Role
Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including; Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.
These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, if appropriate, court proceedings. This kind of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.
Focussed on positive outcomes, they work in challenging yet supportive and collaborative ways.
Working alongside other professionals, the team help put together plans to reduce the risks and areas of unmet needs to help children/ young people to remain with their families when it is safe to do so.
Key Requirements
* Providing practical and social work support for children and families.
* This involves holding complex caseload, undertaking assessments, visiting children and their families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children and families and any other work identified as necessary.
* All this must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people.
* To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust.
Skills & Experience
* A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
* Committed to supporting children, young people and their families and has the resilience to go that extra mile to ensure they achieve their potential.
* UK driving license
* 3 Years post qualifying experience
The closing date for completed applications is: 14th May 2024 (Midnight)