SOCIAL WORKER – CIC – COURT WORK or LONG TERM

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for children in care cases. This role requires a confident professional with extensive court experience, capable of managing diverse caseloads and working collaboratively with external agencies. You will be responsible for conducting core assessments, developing protection plans, and ensuring the best outcomes for children in care. If you are a proactive team player with a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Several years of court-related experience required.
• Strong core assessment skills and confidence in court settings.

Responsibilities

• Complete standard core assessments for new referrals.
• Collaborate with external agencies to develop protection plans.
• Undertake statutory visits and progress care plans.

Skills

Court-related experience

Core assessment skills

Team collaboration

Case management

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker – CIC – Court Work or Long Term, Northampton

Client: mbi Medical Ltd

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6d45c6ba7ea6

Job Views: 22

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description:

• Long Term – up to £36 per hour umbrella
• This role involves working with children in care cases, requiring a social worker with experience and confidence to operate in a court environment.
• The ideal candidate should have several years of court-related experience and be well-versed in all aspects of the court process.
• Cases assigned will be both new and ongoing; some will need to be initiated from scratch, others may require follow-up mid-process.
• Managers seek confident team players who can organize effectively, manage diverse caseloads with varying complexities, and possess strong core assessment skills.
• Responsibilities include completing standard core assessments for new referrals, collaborating with external agencies to develop protection plans, and undertaking statutory visits, progressing care plans/PWPs, and working towards permanence within the children in care long-term team.