Duty and Assessment Team Lead

3 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Childrens Trust Full time
Job Description

The Senior Social Worker will be responsible for:

  • Responding to new referrals from professionals and members of the public
  • Working collaboratively with other agencies and services to ensure immediate and prompt responses
  • Supporting children and young people on a short-term basis until their cases transfer to other teams
  • Providing robust short-term quality assessments of need

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Extensive experience in children's social work
  • A strong understanding of the legislative framework and range of services available to children and families
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Competitive salary of £40,000-£50,000 per annum
  • Flexible working practices
  • Monthly high-quality supervision
  • The opportunity to contribute to improving the service


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