Lead Social Worker – Emergency Duty (Out-of-Hours)

Northamptonshire Children's Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services organization in Northampton seeks to hire a Principal Social Worker to provide emergency statutory social work duty services out-of-hours. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' children protection experience and be responsible for leading investigations and ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks. The role entails supportive guidance to staff and requires excellent communication skills within a dedicated team. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme plus life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised town centre car parking

Qualifications

• Three years of post-qualifying children protection experience.
• Ability to assess needs of children and families.
• Skills to conduct child protection investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide an emergency statutory social work duty service out-of-hours.
• Lead child protection and adult safeguarding investigations.
• Create culturally appropriate care plans that meet statutory requirements.

Skills

Good communication

Emergency response skills

Autonomous working

Education

Qualified Social Worker, Registered with Social Work England

Job description

A children's services organization in Northampton seeks to hire a Principal Social Worker to provide emergency statutory social work duty services out-of-hours. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' children protection experience and be responsible for leading investigations and ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks. The role entails supportive guidance to staff and requires excellent communication skills within a dedicated team. A comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development are provided.