Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Duty and Assessment team in Northampton. This role is pivotal in safeguarding children and young people, requiring collaboration with various professionals to address urgent referrals. With a highly competitive salary and extensive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Join a team dedicated to ensuring safety and well-being in the community.

Benefits

Retention Bonus

Flexible Working Arrangements

Up to 28 Days Annual Leave

Subsidised Pension Scheme

Relocation Allowance

Engagement Opportunities with CEO

Onsite Learning and Development Opportunities

Subsidised City Centre Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding children and young people.
• Knowledge of assessment processes in social work.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals regarding children at risk or in need.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure child safety.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Safeguarding

Assessment Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment, Northampton

Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Northampton Children's Trust, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Duty and Assessment team.

Details:

• Hours per week: 37
• Salary: £44,658 to £46,704
• Location: One Angel Square, Northampton

Role Overview:

The Duty and Assessment team serves as the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns related to children and young people in Northamptonshire. Professionals from various services collaborate to ensure prompt responses, utilizing their expertise to keep children safe from harm.

The team handles referrals from the public and professionals regarding children at risk or in need. You will respond to new referrals and work with children and young people on a short-term basis until cases are transferred to other teams.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive salaries
• Retention bonus
• Social Work England registration costs covered
• Flexible working arrangements, including home working, flexi-time, and job sharing
• Monthly supervision
• Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days plus holidays with service)
• Opportunity to buy back to 5 additional weeks of holiday annually
• Subsidised pension scheme
• Additional 12 weeks maternity leave at 50%
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000
• Signs of Safety training
• Onsite learning and development opportunities
• Subsidised city centre parking
• Engagement opportunities with the CEO

If you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.