Social Worker Safeguarding

Northamptonshire Children's Trust; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional children's service provider is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Services team in Northampton. The role involves managing safeguarding cases from initial transfer through to closure, performing statutory assessments, and developing child protection plans. Candidates should have Social Work England registration and strong safeguarding experience, as well as excellent communication and report-writing skills. If you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing complex safeguarding cases.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage safeguarding cases from initial transfer through to closure.
• Undertake statutory assessments and visits.
• Develop and review child protection plans.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Strong safeguarding experience

Excellent communication skills

Assessment skills

Report-writing skills

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Services. This team manages cases transferred from DAAT at the first Initial Child Protection Conference or Child in Need meeting and holds them until closure. If cases escal to court or long‑term care, they transfer to our Children in Care Teams., Manage safeguarding cases from initial transfer through to closure.

Responsibilities

• Manage safeguarding cases from initial transfer through to closure.
• Undertake statutory assessments and visits in line with child protection and CIN requirements.
• Develop and review child protection and child in need plans.
• Prepare reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings when required.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi‑agency professionals.
• Respond flexibly to service needs, including office‑based work up to 5 days per week.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with policy and legislation.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Strong safeguarding experience and ability to manage complex cases.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and hit the ground running.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you