Social Worker - Children in Care Court

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited; Kettering; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SWE Registration paid yearly

Welcome Bonus of £6,000

Relocation costs up to £8,000

Pension scheme: LGPS with life cover

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited is seeking a social worker for the Children in Care Court team. You will conduct thorough assessments and participate in court proceedings to safeguard children’s welfare, in collaboration with multi-agency partners.

The role requires a registered social worker, ASYE eligibility, and a commitment to best practice with families. A supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced, qualified, registered social worker.
• ASYE completion or eligibility is required.
• Ability to conduct robust assessments and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for children in care within Northamptonshire.
• Attend and participate in court proceedings as required.
• Build relationships with children, families and carers to plan for the future.

Skills

Court work

ASYE eligible

Social work assessment

Communication

Education

Qualified Social Worker

ASYE completed

Job description

# Social Worker - Children in Care Court## About the role“I love working in the court team because it places the emphasis on thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have ever experienced and the opportunities to do real social work and make a real difference to children’s lives at such a crucial and pivotal time is amazing. We are given the trust and resources to act in the best interests of the children, even if that means innovation or thinking outside the box.”As a Children’s Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, you’ll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others and share your expertise.Our Children in Care Team provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child. You’ll be conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and building positive relationships.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, Service Managers: Stephen Tee, [e-mail] or Lesley Lown, [e-mail] and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.**Interviews will take place in person.**### What will you be doing?Our children in care service provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.The service has 11 teams that work across the county and focus on particular cohorts of children.You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary.### About youYou 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.***Sponsorship is available for qualified Social Workers who are currently practising in the UK and meet the relevant eligibility requirements.***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### Our benefitsWe 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 £6,000*** 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 pension 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### About usAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make and every action we take is guided by our commitment to delivering high-quality services that make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Northamptonshire.We know that our people are our greatest strength. Our workforce is at the centre of our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to do the best job of their lives every day. We foster a culture built on kindness, collaboration and trust, where achievements are recognised, ideas are welcomed and innovation is encouraged.We are proud of the positive impact we make together and delighted that our work has been recognised by Ofsted, with an **Outstanding** rating for Leadership and Management and **Good** ratings across Help and Protection, Children in Care and Care Leavers.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.If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking organisation, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust could be the place for you.*Supporting Children – A Career That Matters*### Attached documents* Job DescriptionApply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Social Worker - Children in Care Court* **Salary** £41,700 to £45,127* **Salary Frequency** Annual* **Working Hours** 37* **Job Reference** Ref/75/9635* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Contract Details** Permanent* **Closing Date** 30 November, 2026* **Job Category** Social Worker - Children* **Location** One Angel Square and Kettering , United Kingdom* **Job Posted Date** 4 November, 2026