Social Work Lead

13 hours ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Childrens Trust Full time
About Us
Northamptonshire Children's Trust is a trusted partner for children, young people, and families in Northamptonshire. Our teams work tirelessly to provide essential services that make a real difference in the lives of our clients. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be an integral part of our team, working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.

Job Description
As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in need. This will involve working closely with other professionals to develop plans that reduce risks and areas of unmet needs, ensuring the safety and well-being of children across the county.

Benefits and Salary
We offer a competitive salary of £42,683 per annum, plus a range of benefits including up to £6,000 recruitment bonus, up to £8,000 relocation package, and a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time).

Required Skills and Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must be a qualified social worker with extensive post-qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory or voluntary organization. You should have proven ability to relate professionally with children and families, as evidenced through previous work as a Social Worker. Experience of supporting those in less experienced roles in a social work environment would be desirable.

Our Culture
Northamptonshire Children's Trust values its workforce and offers a supportive team environment, comprehensive induction, relationship-based practice training, and extensive learning & development opportunities. We also offer flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits, and a permanent, supportive, and inclusive management team.

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