Social Worker

Northamptonshire Children's Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking passionate and skilled Social Workers to enhance outcomes for children and young people. Ideal candidates will be qualified, ASYE completed, and effective communicators, capable of building strong relationships with diverse families. The role offers abundant support, career progression, generous benefits including recruitment bonuses, relocation support, and a culture of kindness and inclusion. Join us to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Up to £6,000 recruitment bonus

Up to £8,000 relocation assistance

Paid SWE Registration

28 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering best practice in social care.
• Completed ASYE program.
• Commitment to supporting children and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver purposeful social care supported by colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Strength-based relationship building

Analytical decision making

Education

Qualified registered social worker

Job description

Make a Difference in Northamptonshire

At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, we are committed to putting children and families at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for passionate, dedicated and skilled Social Workers to join our teams and help shape better outcomes for children and young people across the county.

We offer a supportive environment with manageable caseloads, excellent supervision, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

About You

You will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families.

As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.

As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.

What We Can Offer You

Work for an organisation that has a culture of support and kindness where leaders are visible and supportive.

• Up to £6,000 recruitment bonus
• Up to £8,000 towards relocation
• SWE Registration paid yearly
• Generous annual leave allowance of 28 days’, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service plus an opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Generous Local government pension scheme
• Good progression and career development opportunities
• Supportive team environments
• Comprehensive induction
• Relationship-based practice training and extensive learning & development
• 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
• Free laptop, phone and remote IT support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• More 4 U Discounts offering huge savings at the likes of Tesco, Costa and Alton Towers!
• Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme if based in Northampton
• Car lease and Cycle to Work Scheme

About us

At Northamptonshire Children’s 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.