Social Worker - Seperated Children's Team

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Social Worker in the Separated Children's Team, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting young people and their families. This hybrid position emphasizes a collaborative approach, allowing you to influence positive change in the lives of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. With a focus on meaningful relationships and proactive planning, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to making a difference. If you're passionate about social work and have the experience needed, this role offers a chance to truly impact the community.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of social work experience.
• Experience with looked after children care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people through pathway planning.
• Building relationships with young people and families.

Skills

Social Work Experience

Experience with Looked After Children

Pathway Planning

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

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Social Worker - Separated Children's Team, Northampton

Client: Opus People Solutions

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Opus People Solutions, on behalf of Northampton Children's Trust, has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker in their Separated Children's Team.

Job Title: Social Worker - Separated Children's Team

Length of assignment: 3 Months

Hours per week: 37

Hourly rate: £36

Location: One Angel Square, Northampton

Remote/Office based: Hybrid

As a Children's Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children's Trust, you'll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others, and share your expertise. We focus on keeping children at the heart of all we do, building meaningful relationships with young people, their families, and carers to plan proactively for each child's future.

You will need to demonstrate experience with looked after children care, gained in roles such as working in a LAC, court team, safeguarding service, or other children's services areas.

This team works with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (under 18) and families with no recourse to public funds. The role is fast-paced, aiming to deliver positive outcomes for children and families in collaboration with the Leaving Care Service and external partners.

We have: 2 full-time positions (37 hrs) and 1 part-time position (18.5 hrs).

What will you be doing?

Supporting young people through pathway planning as they transition to independence, using creative approaches; fulfilling the personal advisor role, enabling young people to live independently.

Providing oversight for all children in care in Northamptonshire, including those subject to legal proceedings and long-term care plans. Building meaningful relationships with young people, families, and carers to ensure effective future planning.

If you have at least 3 years of social work experience and are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for this vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom