Northampton - QSW - Children in Care Court Team - (Kettering)

Social Worker - Court Team (Children in Care)

📍 Northamptonshire Children's Trust - Kettering | 💷 £38 per hour Umbrella | Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children in Care Court Team at Northamptonshire Children's Trust.

This is a specialist court-based role offering £38 per hour Umbrella for social workers with strong public law experience.

The Role

You will manage a caseload of children subject to court proceedings, ensuring high-quality assessments and evidence to achieve the best outcomes for children.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing complex court proceedings
Completing Parenting Assessments
Undertaking Risk Assessments and Viability Assessments
Preparing court statements, including final evidence and care plans
Working closely with legal teams and partner agencies throughout proceedings

Essential Requirements

Social Work England registration
Recent UK Local Authority experience within Children's Services
Substantial and recent court experience is essential
Proven experience completing parenting, risk and viability assessments
Experience preparing statements, final evidence and care plans for courtPlease note: This is not a generic Children in Care role. Applications from candidates without direct and recent court work experience will not be considered.

What's on Offer?

💷 £38 per hour Umbrella
🏡 Hybrid working
⚖️ Specialist Court Team
📅 Immediate start available
🤝 Supportive management and experienced teamInterested or know someone suitable?

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