Safeguarding Social Worker - Protecting Children & Families

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd is supporting Northamptonshire Children’s Trust to recruit an experienced Social Worker for its Safeguarding Team in Corby. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage risk and deliver safeguarding plans focused on the child’s wellbeing and lived experience.

Working in a multi-agency environment with health, education, police and safeguarding partners, you will advocate for children, maintain records and ensure statutory duties are met to secure long-term family

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with SW England registration.
• Experience in Children’s Safeguarding, Child Protection, CIN, Assessment or Family Support.
• Strong assessment and risk management skills.
• Experience managing complex caseloads within Children’s Services.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in multi-agency environments.
• Child-centred approach and commitment to high-quality practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify risk, need and vulnerability.
• Develop, implement and review safeguarding plans and interventions.
• Manage risk and undertake timely safeguarding actions and care planning.
• Provide support, guidance and advocacy to children and families.
• Ensure the child’s voice is central to assessments and decisions.
• Collaborate with health, education, police and safeguarding partners.
• Monitor welfare and ensure statutory duties are met.
• Maintain high-quality case recordings and reports.
• Participate in strategy discussions, conferences, core groups and court proceedings.
• Promote safety, wellbeing and long-term stability of children and young people.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and local authority policies.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

SW England registration

Child protection experience

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Excellent communication

Caseload management

Child-centred practice

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Opus People Solutions Ltd is supporting Northamptonshire Children’s Trust to recruit an experienced Social Worker for its Safeguarding Team in Corby. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, manage risk and deliver safeguarding plans focused on the child’s wellbeing and lived experience.

Working in a multi-agency environment with health, education, police and safeguarding partners, you will advocate for children, maintain records and ensure statutory duties are met to secure long-term family