Location: Northamptonshire (Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough)
Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 per annum

Do you have a passion for building strong, strength-based relationships with children, young people, and families to ensure their welfare and safety? Join our client's team as a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, where you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and families in crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement effective safeguarding interventions for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people in your care.
• Use a relational, solution-focused approach to keep families together wherever safe and possible.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, ensuring the voice of the child is heard in decision-making processes.
• Deliver social work services in line with statutory obligations and legal frameworks to protect vulnerable children.

Essential Criteria - Are You the Right Fit?

• Qualified Social Worker: You must be a registered social worker with SWE (Social Work England) and have successfully completed your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).
• Proven Experience: Minimum 1 years of experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, and their families while providing strength-based support.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Confident in making informed decisions and conducting thorough assessments to support effective care planning.

Note: Applicants without these qualifications or experience will not be considered.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, including:
• up to £8,000 relocation support.
• SWE registration fees paid yearly.
• 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with an additional 5 days after 5 years of service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and comprehensive professional development.
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits.
• Free laptop, phone, and remote IT support for home working.
• Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, car lease, and cycle to work schemes.

About the Client

Our client is focused on delivering high-quality children's services for North and West Northants County Councils. They operate independently to foster innovation and create a supportive environment for our teams to thrive.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted.

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