Social Worker

3 days ago


Kettering, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Full time

Social Worker - Children in Care Long term

About the role

Our children in care service provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.

What will you be doing?

You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of childrenâs services.

This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.

About you

You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and be registered with Social Work England. 

You will have a strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.

We have roles based in One Angel Square and Kettering which focus on children plan to remain long term.

Our benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

2 Day Induction Programme Recruitment Welcome Bonus £4,000 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme 28 daysâ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days â dependent upon Grade after 5 yearsâ service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)

About us

Northamptonshire Childrenâs Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Childrenâs Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. 

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