Job Title: Social Worker in Children in Care Team
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to 42,620 plus a 4,000 recruitment bonus
About the Role: As a Children's Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children's Trust, you'll join a supportive learning culture where you can influence change, challenge others, and share your expertise. You will work within our Children in Care Team, overseeing all children in care in Northamptonshire, including those subject to legal proceedings and those with long-term care plans. Your focus will be on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families, and their carers to ensure effective future planning.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct clear and accurate assessments.
2. Coordinate multi-agency approaches.
3. Build positive, strength-based relationships with children, young people, and families.
4. Deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.
About You: You will be an experienced, qualified, and registered social worker who has completed your ASYE, with a commitment and passion for best practices in supporting children, young people, and families. Demonstrated experience in working with looked-after children is essential.
Our Benefits: We offer a great benefits package, including:
1. Up to 4,000 recruitment bonus.
2. Up to 8,000 towards relocation.
3. Annual SWE Registration paid.
4. Generous annual leave allowance of 28 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time), with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service and the opportunity to purchase extra leave.
5. Local Government pension scheme.
6. Excellent progression and career development opportunities.
7. Supportive team environments.
8. Comprehensive induction and extensive learning & development.
9. Flexible working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits.
10. Empowerment to make professional decisions within a supportive management team.
11. Free laptop, phone, and remote IT support.
12. Employee Assistance Programme.
13. More 4 U Discounts offering savings at Tesco, Costa, Alton Towers, etc.
14. Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme if based in Northampton.
15. Car lease and Cycle to Work Scheme.
Contact Information: Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed).
Join Us: Be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering positive outcomes for our children and families. We look forward to hearing from you!
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