Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding & Family Support Lead

Northamptonshire Children's Trust; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SWE registration paid yearly

Welcome bonus £6,000

Relocation costs up to £8,000

28 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Additional 5 days after 5 years

LGPS + life cover

Employee discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children's Trust in Wellingborough is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead safeguarding interventions and support families in need. You will be a qualified social worker with ASYE completed and registered with Social Work England, and you will guide a team of social workers to deliver best practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with professionals, awareness of legislation, and commitment to positive outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Asye completed and registered with Social Work England.
• Qualified social worker with commitment to safeguarding.
• Experience leading or supervising a team of social workers.
• Experience with children and families in statutory or voluntary organisations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement interventions to safeguard children and support families.
• Lead and support a team of social workers.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure safety and well-being of children.
• Maintain knowledge of legislative framework and services available.
• Support development of less experienced staff.

Skills

ASYE Completed

SWE Registered

Team Leadership

Safeguarding Expertise

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust in Wellingborough is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead safeguarding interventions and support families in need. You will be a qualified social worker with ASYE completed and registered with Social Work England, and you will guide a team of social workers to deliver best practice.

The role emphasizes collaboration with professionals, awareness of legislation, and commitment to positive outcomes for children.