Senior Social Worker/Decision Maker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Senior Social Worker/Decision Maker in a fast-paced environment focused on safeguarding children. Collaborate with partners to ensure positive outcomes for families while enjoying a supportive workplace with excellent benefits, including bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

SWE Registration paid yearly

Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4000

Relocation costs of up to £8,000

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with 3 years experience in a Front Door service.
• Committed to driving improved services for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision.
• Make informed decisions about child safety within 24 hours of referral.

Skills

Collaboration

Decision Making

Communication

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Senior Social Worker/Decision Maker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub

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This is a very fast paced and busy team. The successful candidate will be committed to driving improved services forward, and deliver positive outcomes for our children, young people and families in collaboration with external partners.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check

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Our Benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
• Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4000
• Relocation costs of up to £8,000
• Retention bonus payments for established personnel
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Subsidised town centre car parking scheme
  
  

What will you be doing?

You will provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision for referral information, making informed decisions in respect of safety of children within 24 hours of the referral. You will work collaboratively with our MASH partners and the child's voice will be evident through your work.

About You

You should be a qualified Social Worker, with Social Work England registration, and have proven 3 years of experience of working in a 'Front Door' service.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check

About Us

At Northamptonshire Childrens Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.

Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.

We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.

At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.

Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

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