Social Worker - Children in Care Long Term

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Organisation sucht einen engagierten Sozialarbeiter, der bereit ist, einen echten Unterschied im Leben von Kindern und Familien zu machen. In dieser dynamischen Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit verschiedenen Partnern zusammen, um positive Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Sie werden Teil eines unterstützenden Teams, das kontinuierliche Verbesserung und Entwicklung fördert. Mit einem attraktiven Gehalt und einer Vielzahl von Vorteilen, einschließlich eines Willkommensbonus und flexibler Arbeitszeiten, bietet diese Position die Möglichkeit, in einem Umfeld zu arbeiten, das Kreativität und Vielfalt schätzt. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für soziale Arbeit haben und die Fähigkeit besitzen, bedeutungsvolle Beziehungen aufzubauen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Jährliche SWE Registrierung

Rekrutierungswillkommensbonus von £4,000

Umzugskosten bis zu £8,000

28 Tage Urlaub plus 8 Feiertage

Pensionsplan mit Lebensversicherung

Option auf zusätzliche Urlaubstage

24/7 Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm

Rabatte bei Einzelhändlern

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Unterstützende Managementkultur

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Kindern in Pflege, Gerichtsteams oder Schutzdiensten.
• Fähigkeit, positive, stärkenbasierte Beziehungen aufzubauen.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung klarer, genauer Bewertungen und Koordination von Multi-Agency-Ansätzen.
• Engagement für positive Ergebnisse für Kinder und Familien.

Skills

Erfahrung mit Pflegekindern

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Analyse und Entscheidungsfindung

Education

Qualifizierter Sozialarbeiter

ASYE abgeschlossen

Job description

About the role

“I love working in the court team because it emphasizes thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have experienced, and the opportunities to do meaningful social work and make a real difference in children’s lives during crucial times are incredible. We are trusted and resourced to act in the children’s best interests, even if that requires innovation or outside-the-box thinking.”

As a Children’s Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, you’ll join a supportive learning culture, influence change, challenge others, and share your expertise.

Our Children in Care Team oversees all children in care within Northamptonshire, including those involved in legal proceedings and those with long-term care plans. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families, and carers to plan effectively for each child's future. Your role involves conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and fostering positive relationships.

This is a fast-paced, busy role committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and families through collaboration with the Leaving Care Service and external partners.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact our strategic managers, Steve Orchard at [e-mail] or Sharon Sandell at [e-mail], to arrange a call.

What will you be doing?

You should have experience working with looked after children, gained through roles in LAC, court teams, safeguarding services, or other children’s services.

This role is fast-paced and aims to deliver positive outcomes for children and families in collaboration with colleagues and partners.

About you

You are an experienced, qualified, registered social worker, having completed your ASYE, with a passion for delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families.

You are an effective communicator, capable of building positive, strength-based relationships with diverse children, young people, and families.

You are confident in your analysis and decision-making, delivering purposeful, effective social care with support from experienced colleagues and managers.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check and a Barred List check.

We are committed to continuous improvement, fostering a skilled, innovative workforce focused on the well-being of children and families.

Our benefits include:

• SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
• £4,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus
• Up to £8,000 Relocation costs
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time) and 5 additional days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover (3x salary from day one) and ill-health protection
• Option to purchase up to 25 days additional leave
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for support, legal advice, bereavement support, and medical info
• Discounts with retailers, days out, finance, health, beauty, travel, and dining
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits
• Supportive, inclusive management empowering professional decision-making
• Extensive learning, development, and career growth opportunities
• Subsidised town centre parking scheme

About us

At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people, and families are central to everything we do. Our mission is to achieve the best outcomes for them. We are wholly owned and funded but operate independently from the councils.

We value our staff as our greatest asset and foster a culture of support and kindness, celebrating achievements and encouraging creativity.

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, are a disability-confident employer, and guarantee interviews for care leavers meeting essential criteria.

Join us and make a real difference in children’s lives.

This role's location is indicated on the map below.

• Salary: £39,384 to £42,620
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: Ref/75/6504
• Contract Type: Full Time
• Closing Date: 22 May, 2025
• Job Category: Social Worker - Children
• Location: One Angel Square, United Kingdom