Senior Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding

Senior Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding
Location: Northamptonshire (multiple offices)
Salary: £44,658 to £46,704 (Annual)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role
Join 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.

About the Team
Our 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.

What You Will Be Doing

• As a Senior Social Worker, you will lead a team of social workers, working to assess, plan, and implement interventions.
• You'll work closely with families, other professionals, and statutory services to ensure best practice.
• Use a relational practice approach to support children and young people.
• Work 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

• You'll be a qualified social worker with completed ASYE, registered with Social Work England, and have a passion for delivering best practice.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in children and families social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation is highly desirable.
• Experience in supporting less experienced social workers would be an advantage.
• You will have a good understanding of the legislative framework and a clear ability to work with families to safeguard children.

Benefits

• Salary: £44,658 to £46,704
• Up to £6,000 recruitment bonus
• Up to £8,000 towards relocation
• Retention bonus for established staff
• Generous annual leave (28 days + 8 Bank Holidays + 5 extra days after 5 years of service)
• SWE Registration paid yearly
• Local government pension scheme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Free laptop, phone, and remote IT support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts at Tesco, Costa, and Alton Towers
• Car lease and Cycle to Work Scheme
• And more!

Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust and make a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.

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This is a permanent role with great career development opportunities in a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment.