Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

Salary: £44,658 to £46,704 + £6k recruitment bonus
Salary Frequency: Annual
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

About the Role

"I love working in the Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT)! I started my social work career here, and the team is incredibly supportive. I can always rely on my colleagues for advice or a friendly check-in, and the sense of belonging is immense. Our managers are always available to help us, from the team manager to the Assistant Director."
- Alex, Senior Social Worker, DAAT

Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust's fantastic Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT). We are the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns about children and young people in the county. Our team works collaboratively with professionals across multiple services, ensuring that children and families are supported effectively and safely. We're committed to supporting social workers with robust development opportunities and a strong team culture.

About the Team

Our DAAT teams are not just hardworking but also fun and supportive. We work at pace, completing thorough short-term assessments of need, but always make time to bond and enjoy shared meals. Managers are hands-on, offering guidance and support when needed, and the team thrives on collaboration and mutual respect.

What You Will Be Doing

You'll be responsible for responding to referrals, conducting initial assessments, and delivering interventions to children and families in need. Working closely with a broad range of agencies, you'll be part of a service that ensures the safety and wellbeing of children in Northamptonshire. With a rotating duty element, you'll work across various cases, from initial referrals through to transition to other teams.

About You

You will be a qualified social worker with a passion for best practice in safeguarding children and families. As a Senior Social Worker, you will lead a team of social workers, support assessments, and interventions, and contribute to the county's child protection strategy. Ideally, you will have significant experience in children's social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation and experience of mentoring less experienced colleagues.

You will have a solid understanding of relevant legislation and the services available to families and children.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

Up to £6,000 recruitment bonus
Up to £8,000 towards relocation
Retention bonuses for established personnel
SWE registration paid annually
Generous annual leave: 28 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, with 5 extra days after 5 years of service
Ability to purchase up to 5 weeks' additional leave
Subsidised local government pension scheme
12 weeks maternity leave at 50%
Flexible working practices, including home working and job share options
Career development and progression opportunities
Comprehensive induction and training in relationship-based practice
Free laptop, phone, and remote IT support
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts at Tesco, Costa, Alton Towers, and more
Subsidised town centre car parking (if based in Northampton)
Car lease and Cycle to Work schemesGet in Touch

We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates, so please feel free to contact me at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or to arrange a time for a conversation.

About Us

At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, we're committed to delivering the best outcomes for children, young people, and families. Our team is the heart of our service, and we value each colleague, supporting them to thrive in a culture of kindness and respect. We are a disability-confident employer and guarantee interviews for care leavers who meet the essential criteria.

Join us and make a real difference