See more Collapse

Principal Social Worker

1 month ago


Kettering Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Sport Full time
About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Safeguarding Provider Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic PrincipalSocial Worker with substantial experience and knowledge of safeguarding to join our friendly team.

This role involves the day-to-day prioritisation of safeguarding referrals and safeguarding case management, using Making Safeguarding Personal and working in partnership with providers and other stakeholders to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of our citizens.

You will also be providing staff supervision, undertaking duty on a rota basis, and working within key legislation such as The Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for someone who is a team player with creative problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise and work under pressure alongside the Team Manager . You will receive regular supervision and support from the Team Manager.

Your role will also be key in helping shape our services and the team.

There is an expectation for you to be in the office at Haylock House, Kettering at least once a week.

Please note you must have a Social Work qualification for this role.

We offer:

  • a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
  • opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
  • generous leave entitlement (28days, rising to 33days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
  • agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us

We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.

Our priorities are:

  • helping people live active fulfilled lives
  • caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
  • enabling a thriving and successful economy
  • leading on a green and sustainable environment
  • ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
  • providing modern public services

Our values, as chosen by ourstaff, are -Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

The following content displays a map of the job's location.

  • Salary Frequency Annual
  • Job Reference Ref/3469/4320
  • Contract Type Full Time
  • Closing Date 26 May, 2024
  • Job Category Social Care - Adults
  • Location Haylock House, Kettering / Remote Working, United Kingdom
#J-18808-Ljbffr

We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below

  • Social Workers

    4 weeks ago


    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Charles Hunter Associates Full time

    **Posted** 26 August 2023 **Salary** **£30000 - £45000 per annum + benefits** **Location** Northamptonshire **Job type** - Permanent**Discipline** - Social Work**Reference** FrontlineSWs_1693072811 **Contact Name** Jamil Olweny **Job description**: There are plenty of frontline opportunities available in **Northamptonshire.** As a** Social...

  • Social Workers

    4 weeks ago


    Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Charles Hunter Associates Full time

    **Posted** 26 August 2023 **Salary** **£30000 - £45000 per annum + benefits** **Location** Northamptonshire **Job type** - Permanent**Discipline** - Social Work**Reference** FrontlineSWs_1693072811 **Contact Name** Jamil Olweny **Job description**: There are plenty of frontline opportunities available in **Northamptonshire.** As a** Social...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time

    Job Title: Social Worker at North Northants Council About the role This is a great opportunity to join the Safeguarding Provider Team at North Northants Council. As a full-time Social Worker, you will be part of a dedicated team focused on risk assessment and individual well-being. The team consists of experienced Principal Social Workers/Care...

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Kettering, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time

    About the role This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Safeguarding Provider Team. The role is for a full time Social Worker to join a well established team comprising of Principal Social Workers/Care Managers, Social Workers, Senior Assessment and Enablement Workers and a Business Support Team who put individuals and risk assessing at the...

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Kettering, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time

    About the role This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Safeguarding Provider Team. The role is for a full time Social Worker to join a well established team comprising of Principal Social Workers/Care Managers, Social Workers, Senior Assessment and Enablement Workers and a Business Support Team who put individuals and risk assessing at the...

  • Social Worker

    1 month ago


    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full time €38

    Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Safegfuarding Team. Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding Team Length of assignment: 3 Months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £38ph Location: Kettering Remote/Office based: Hybrid Providing practical and social work support for...

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full time €38

    Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Safegfuarding Team. Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding Team Length of assignment: 3 Months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £38ph Location: Kettering Remote/Office based: Hybrid Providing practical and social work support for...

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full time €38

    Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Safegfuarding Team. Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding Team Length of assignment: 3 Months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £38ph Location: Kettering Remote/Office based: Hybrid Providing practical and social work support for...

  • Social Worker

    1 month ago


    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full time €38

    Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Safegfuarding Team. Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding Team Length of assignment: 3 Months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £38ph Location: Kettering Remote/Office based: Hybrid Providing practical and social work support for...


  • Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Sport Full time

    About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Safeguarding Provider Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic PrincipalSocial Worker with substantial experience and knowledge of safeguarding to join our friendly team. This role involves the day-to-day prioritisation of safeguarding referrals and safeguarding case management, using Making...


  • Kettering, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time

    About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen in North Northamptonshire’s Adult Safeguarding Team for a Principal Social Worker to join our supportive team. There is an expectation for you to be in the office one day a week. What will you be doing? We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a social work qualification and...


  • Kettering, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time

    About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen in North Northamptonshire’s Adult Safeguarding Team for a Principal Social Worker to join our supportive team. There is an expectation for you to be in the office one day a week. What will you be doing? We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a social work qualification and...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time £34

    Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 600+ reviews, we believe in the...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Kettering, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Social Worker for its Safeguarding Provider Team, based in Kettering. This is a hybrid role requiring 1 day per week in the office for duty plus a monthly team day. Please see details below:Coming into the Safeguarding Provider Team, we deal with provider/organisational safeguarding's, where the source of risk is a...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time €52,145

    Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Principal Social Worker in the Emergency Duty and Assessment Team to work full time based in Northampton. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £52,145 per annum. Main duties: The Emergency Duty team runs an out-of-hours...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time €52,145

    Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Principal Social Worker in the Emergency Duty and Assessment Team to work full time based in Northampton. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £52,145 per annum. Main duties: The Emergency Duty team runs an out-of-hours...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time €52,145

    Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Principal Social Worker in the Emergency Duty and Assessment Team to work full time based in Northampton. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £52,145 per annum. Main duties: The Emergency Duty team runs an out-of-hours...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time €52,145

    Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Principal Social Worker in the Emergency Duty and Assessment Team to work full time based in Northampton. The salary for this permanent Team Manager job is up to £52,145 per annum. Main duties: The Emergency Duty team runs an out-of-hours...

  • Social Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full time €38

    Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Children's Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Court team. Job Title: Social Worker - CIC - Court Team - Kettering - Northampton Children's Trust Length of assignment: 12 weeks Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £38 per hour - UMB Location: Kettering Remote/Office based: Office...

  • Social Worker

    1 month ago


    Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full time €38

    Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Children's Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Court team. Job Title: Social Worker - CIC - Court Team - Kettering - Northampton Children's Trust Length of assignment: 12 weeks Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £38 per hour - UMB Location: Kettering Remote/Office based: Office...