Social Worker - Support & Safeguarding

Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Northamptonshire Children's Trust in recruiting a Social Worker to join their Support & Safeguarding Team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children, young people and families. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive service where professional development, wellbeing and career progression are genuinely valued.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,369 - £43,686 per annum (DOE)
• £6,000 Welcome Bonus
• Retention Bonus Scheme
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• SWE registration fees paid annually
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits
• Extensive learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers
• Discounts on days out, travel, health and beauty, dining and more
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team
• A positive and collaborative working culture where professional judgement is valued

About the Role

As a Social Worker within the Support & Safeguarding Team, you will play a vital role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

You will be responsible for assessing needs, planning interventions and implementing support plans to safeguard children and improve outcomes for families. Working in partnership with children, families and multi-agency professionals, you will ensure that children receive the right support at the right time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking assessments of children and families
• Managing a varied caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and Public Law proceedings
• Developing and reviewing care and support plans
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children
• Building positive relationships with children, young people and families
• Completing high-quality assessments, reports and court documentation where required
• Ensuring interventions are child-focused, strengths-based and outcome-driven

About You

We are looking for passionate and committed social workers who are motivated to deliver excellent services for children and families.

To be considered, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Successful completion of your ASYE
• Experience working with children, young people and families
• Strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality safeguarding practice
• The ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment
• The right to work in the UK

As an effective communicator, you will be able to build positive, strengths-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families, while demonstrating professionalism, resilience and a child-centred approach.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact: Nicole Street on 02033193113 or Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. 

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