Social Worker

OverviewOur support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, if appropriate, court proceedings. This kind of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families. Focused on positive outcomes, they work in challenging yet supportive and collaborative ways. Working alongside other professionals, the team help put together plans to reduce the risks and areas of unmet needs to help children/ young people to remain with their families when it is safe to do so.About the teamOur friendly, supportive Safeguarding teams work in a creative and solution focused way to keep children, young people and families together when it is safe to do so. The team are highly supportive and use a relational practice approach. Colleagues within the teams describe them as their ‘work family’. Managers within the teams are approachable and supportive.The Locations of these positions are: Corby, One Angel Square, Northamptonshire, Kettering and WellingboroughWhat will you be doing?As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care. To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.About youCan you build good strength-based relationships with children, young people and their families to make a positive difference?You will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families. As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families. As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.Get in touchWe welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Stacey Poe, Service Manager stacey.poe@nctrust.co.uk and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check.About usAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.BenefitsSWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000Relocation costs of up to £8,000Retention bonus payments for established personnel28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days after 5 yearsLocal Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protectionOpportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leaveEmployee Assistance Programme - Health Assured for you and your immediate family, 24/7Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating outFlexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefitsA permanent, supportive and inclusive management team who empower you to make good professional decisionsExtensive Learning & Development and career development opportunitiesSubsidised town centre car parking scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr