Social Worker – Safeguarding – Full Time – Harrowden

Catering; Northampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust is seeking an experienced Social Worker Saf safeguarding to deliver safeguarding services on a full-time locum basis in Northampton.

You will work within a Prevention & Safeguarding team, managing cases from Initial Child Protection Conferences to closure, with potential involvement in court proceedings or long-term care transfers to Children in Care teams. ASAP start, 37 hours/week.

Job description

Protect. Empower. Create Safer Futures.

Social Worker Safeguarding

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust | £35.43 per hour | ASAP Start | Full-Time Locum

SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Social Worker Safeguarding to join Northamptonshire Childrens Trust in a rewarding safeguarding assignment based at Penrith Drive Childrens Centre.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a dedicated Prevention & Safeguarding service supporting children and young people with a wide range of needs.

The team manages cases transferring from DAAT at the first Initial Child Protection Conference or first Child in Need meeting, supporting families through to closure. Where cases progress to court proceedings or long-term care, they transfer to the relevant Children in Care teams.

This is an opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can hit the ground running, manage risk effectively and deliver purposeful social work that makes a difference.

Key Details

• £35.43 per hour
• 37 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am 5:30pm
• Full-time locum
• ASAP start
• Location: Northampton
• Inside IR35

The service may require office attendance according to operational needs, including potentially up to five days per week.

Why Work with SW Locums?

SW Locums is committed to supporting social care professionals with quality locum opportunities, competitive rates and dedicated consultant support.

We work closely with candidates throughout the recruitment and placement process, helping you find opportunities where your skills and experience can genuinely make an impact.

Salary: £35.43 – £38/hour

Job Type: Temporary

Location: NN8, Harrowden, North Northamptonshire