Child and Family Support Professional

2 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Childrens Trust Full time

About Us

Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in 2020 to deliver Children's 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.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, along with a range of benefits including:

  • Welcome Bonus of £6,000
  • Retention bonus payments for established personnel
  • Annual SWE registration costs covered
  • Free parking - Wellingborough site
  • 28 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, an additional 5 days after 5 years' service
  • Opportunity to buy back up to 5 weeks of additional holiday each year
  • Subsidised local authority pension scheme
  • Subsidised town centre Car Parking
  • Central location with good rail links to London, Luton, Bedford, Kettering, Corby, Leicester and Nottingham
  • Good road links to all surrounding major towns
  • Induction Programme
  • Practice Educator Qualification
  • Monthly high-quality supervision
  • Mandatory Signs of Safety training
  • Fantastic Maternity Benefits with an additional 12 weeks of maternity leave at 50%
  • Employee discount scheme offering a range of discounts from travel to shopping
  • Up to £8,000 relocation costs
  • Regular engagement opportunities with CEO and leadership team

Job Description

The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for children, young people and families in the area.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake assessments, visit children and their families, carry out interventions, review the work undertaken, direct work with children, young people and families and any other work identified as necessary.

This must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people.



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