Social Worker - Children in Care (CIC) Team
Location: One Angel Square, Northamptonshire
Pay Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Full-time Locum
Working Pattern: Hybrid (office attendance required on designated duty days)
Start Date: Immediate
Are you an experienced and committed Social Worker with a passion for improving outcomes for children in care? An exciting opportunity has arisen within Northamptonshire Children’s Trust for a skilled practitioner to join their Children in Care (CIC) Team on a long‑term locum basis.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake clear, evidence-based, and timely assessments
* Develop and progress care plans for children in care
* Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to ensure coordinated support
* Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and carers
* Contribute to court work and care proceedings where required
* Partner with Leaving Care Services and external agencies to support transitions and long‑term outcomes
About You
* Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
* Proven experience working with looked‑after children (LAC), gained within a LAC team, court team, safeguarding service, or similar children’s services setting
* Strong assessment, planning, and organisational skills
* Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast‑paced environment
* Confident in multi‑agency collaboration and relationship‑building
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role offering flexibility, with required office attendance at One Angel Square on designated duty days. You will benefit from a supportive team structure while maintaining a healthy balance between office and remote work.
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