Adult Social Worker - Community Hub | Flexible Hours

The Guildhall Northampton; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join the Adults Community Hub in Daventry. You will assess complex needs, develop outcome-focused plans and work with partners to promote independence and safeguarding.

The role emphasizes professional judgment, person-centred practice and collaboration across sectors. We offer structured induction, development pathways and AMHP opportunities for those with eligible post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Able to manage complex and varied adult social care caseloads.
• Strong assessment, analysis and decision making skills.
• Experience applying strengths based and person centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.
• Manage a varied caseload with strengths-based assessments.
• Develop outcome-focused support plans and support people through change.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries where appropriate.
• Collaborate with health, housing and voluntary sector to deliver coordinated support.

Skills

Assessment

Decision making

Communication

Safeguarding

Analytical thinking

Partnership working

Education

Best Interests Assessor (BIA)

Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)

Practice Educator

Job description

West Northamptonshire Council is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join the Adults Community Hub in Daventry. You will assess complex needs, develop outcome-focused plans and work with partners to promote independence and safeguarding.

The role emphasizes professional judgment, person-centred practice and collaboration across sectors. We offer structured induction, development pathways and AMHP opportunities for those with eligible post-qualification experience.