Social Worker – Duty and Assessment

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Social Worker to join a dedicated Duty and Assessment team in Northampton. This role involves managing caseloads for children under various protection plans, conducting assessments, and engaging in direct safeguarding work. The organization values continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that children and families remain at the heart of their mission. With a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including generous leave and a recruitment bonus, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those eager to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Up to £6,000 recruitment bonus

Up to £8,000 towards relocation

SWE Registration paid annually

Generous annual leave of 28 days

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Free laptop and phone

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various retailers

Heavily subsidized parking scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing caseloads involving children under Child Protection.
• Ability to conduct assessments and engage in safeguarding work.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads involving Child Protection and Looked After Children.
• Conduct visits and complete assessments for children and families.

Skills

Child Protection

Safeguarding

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Social Work Degree

SWE Registration

Job description

Job Title:

Social Worker – Duty and Assessment, Northampton

Client:

Opus People Solutions

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1987fa574742

Job Views:

15

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Northampton Children's Trust, has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Duty and Assessment team.

Hours per week: 37

Salary: £39,384 to £42,620

Location: One Angel Square

As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, your responsibilities will include managing caseloads involving children under Child Protection, Child in Need, and Looked After Children plans. Your role will involve conducting visits to children and their families, completing assessments, and engaging in direct safeguarding work to ensure the wellbeing and safety of young people. You will participate in strategy discussions, facilitate safety planning, and conduct Section 17 Single Assessments and Section 47 enquiries.

This role offers the opportunity to work with children and young people on a short-term basis from initial referral until cases transfer from the DAAT to other teams.

We are committed to continuous improvement, fostering a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce, promoting innovation and creativity, and keeping children, young people, and families at the center of our work.

Benefits include:

• Up to £6,000 recruitment bonus
• Up to £8,000 towards relocation
• SWE Registration paid annually
• Generous annual leave of 28 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), and an additional 5 days after 5 years of service, with options to purchase extra leave
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Supportive team environment
• Relationship-based practice training and extensive learning & development
• Flexible working arrangements including family-friendly options and enhanced maternity benefits
• Supportive management empowering professional decision-making
• Free laptop, phone, and remote IT support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts at various retailers and service providers through More 4 U
• Heavily subsidized town center parking scheme in Northampton
• Car lease and Cycle to Work schemes

If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.