Children's Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Childrens Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our team at Northamptonshire Children's Trust. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality social work services to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Championing and supporting young people through good pathway planning as they make their transition to independence, ensuring positive outcomes for our children and families.
  2. Providing oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire, including children subject to legal proceedings and those with a plan to remain long term in our care.
  3. Building meaningful relationships with young people, their families, and carers to ensure effective planning for the future of every child.
About You
  • You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and have a strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.
  • Previous experience within a Children in Care setting is essential, with the ability to use a range of evidence-based interventions to effect change with children, young people, and families and carers.
  • You should have skills in anticipating and responding appropriately to situations of conflict, with self-organisation skills and the ability to respond to duty, an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to achieve goals and meet timescales.
  • A proven ability to work autonomously and seek advice when necessary is also required, along with Social Work England Registration and Enhanced DBS Clearance.
Our Benefits
  • We offer a range of benefits, including up to £4,000 recruitment bonus, up to £8,000 towards relocation, and a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
  • We also offer a comprehensive induction, relationship-based practice training, and extensive learning and development opportunities, as well as flexible and family working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits.
  • Our management team is supportive and inclusive, empowering you to make good professional decisions, and we offer a range of other benefits, including a permanent position, a supportive team environment, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.


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