Children's Social Worker

Tripod Executive; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services provider in the UK seeks a passionate Social Worker to join their Children in Care - Court Team in Northamptonshire. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,369 to £43,686 per annum, plus a £6,000 Welcome Bonus and up to £8,000 relocation support. Candidates must be UK-based social workers with a minimum of 2 years PQE. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and ongoing development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

£6,000 Welcome Bonus

Up to £8,000 Relocation Support

Retention bonus for long-term staff

28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Funded SWE registration

LGPS pension + life cover

Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements

Ongoing learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE experience required.
• Post-qualification experience ideally within disabilities or children’s services.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for all children in care in Northamptonshire.
• Build meaningful relationships with young people, families, and carers.
• Attend court independently if necessary.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Strong assessment, planning, and relationship-building skills

Job description

Hiring a Social Worker to join the Children in Care - Court Team!

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary:£40,369 to £43,686p/a, with a £6,000 Welcome Bonus + up to £8,000 Relocation Package

Permanent | Hybrid Working

* PLEASE NOTE: This role is only open to UK-based Social Workers with min 2 years PQE experience.

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children?

Our children in care service provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.

We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.

The service has 11 teams that work across the county and focus on particular cohorts of children.

You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Post-qualification experience (ideally within disabilities or children’s services)
• Strong assessment, planning, and relationship-building skills

What’s on offer:

• £6,000 Welcome Bonus + up to £8,000 Relocation Support
• Retention bonus for long-term staff
• 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service)
• Funded SWE registration
• LGPS pension + life cover
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities

If you’re ready to make a difference and join a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.