Social Worker Separated Children

Frontier Consulting (Tripod International); Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Social Worker for Separated Children. The role focuses on providing essential support and managing caseloads for children and families. Ideal candidates will engage in direct interventions and assessments, ensuring best practices are followed. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual SWE Registration paid

Recruitment Welcome Bonus

Relocation costs up to £8,000

Retention bonuses for established staff

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

Flexible working and enhanced maternity benefits

Extensive learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Regulated activity subject to Barred List check.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and social work support for children and families.
• Manage a complex caseload and conduct assessments.
• Engage in direct work with children and families.

Job description

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Frontier Consulting (Tripod International). Your actual pay will depend on your skills and experience — discuss with your recruiter for details.

Job Description

The role involves providing practical and social work support for children, young people, and families. Responsibilities include managing a complex caseload, conducting assessments, visiting children and families, executing interventions, reviewing work, and engaging in direct work with children and families, all based on best practices and the child's best interests. The post may also include mentoring, work-shadowing, and studying toward relevant qualifications.

About You

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, requiring an enhanced DBS check, and is a regulated activity subject to a Barred List check.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual SWE Registration paid (for social care colleagues)
• Recruitment Welcome Bonus
• Relocation costs up to £8,000
• Retention bonuses for established staff
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), plus 5 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme, immediate life cover (3x salary), and ill-health protection
• Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Discounts with retailers, days out, finance, health, beauty, travel, and dining
• Flexible working and enhanced maternity benefits
• Supportive management fostering professional decision-making
• Extensive learning and career development opportunities
• Subsidised town centre parking

About Us

At NCT, children, young people, and families are central to our work. We are committed to achieving the best outcomes through a supportive, inclusive, and innovative culture. We value diversity and are a disability confident employer, offering guaranteed interviews for care leavers meeting essential criteria.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Public Safety