Social Worker- Support and Safeguarding

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited; Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SWE Registration paid yearly

Welcome Bonus of £6,000

Relocation costs up to £8,000

Retention bonus payments

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Flexible and family working

Career development opportunities

Subsidised town centre car parking

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited is seeking a qualified social worker for the Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding role. You will protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, planning and coordinating interventions with a focus on keeping families safe where possible.

Join a supportive team across Northamptonshire with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• You will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families.
• As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.
• As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis.
• Collaborate with professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care.
• Deliver social work services to children and families in line with statutory obligations and Northamptonshire Children's Trust policies.

Skills

ASYE completed

Registered social worker

Effective communication

Job description

# Social Worker- Support and Safeguarding## About the role***“I like working in safeguarding because it is the team that best enables relationship-based practice. I am very keen to develop a connection with the children and families I support, and I put a lot of effort into this. When we reach the end of our journey together and children are safely cared for by their parents or carers, it is very evident why my effort was worthwhile.”***Alora, Social Worker – Support and Safeguarding TeamOur support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including; Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, if appropriate, court proceedings. This kind of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.Focused on positive outcomes, they work in challenging yet supportive and collaborative ways.Working alongside other professionals, the team help put together plans to reduce the risks and areas of unmet needs to help children/ young people to remain with their families when it is safe to do so.**About the team**Our friendly, supportive Safeguarding teams work in a creative and solution focused way to keep children, young people and families together when it is safe to do so. The team are highly supportive and use a relational practice approach. Colleagues within the teams describe them as their ‘work family’. Managers within the teams are approachable and supportive.The Locations of these positions are : **Northampton, Corby and Wellingborough****Interviews will take place in person.**### What will you be doing?As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care.To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust.### About youCan you build good strength-based relationships with children, young people and their families to make a positive difference?You will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families.As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.**Get in touch**We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: **Stacey Poe, Service Manager**[e-mail] and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check### Our benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:* SWE Registration **paid yearly** (social care colleagues)* Recruitment **Welcome Bonus of £6,000*** Relocation **costs of up to £8,000*** Retention bonus payments for established personnel* **28 days annual leave,** plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years* **Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover** (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.* **Opportunity to purchase** up to 25 days annual leave* **Employee Assistance Programme** - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.* **Employee discounts** with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.* **Flexible and family working arrangements** including enhanced maternity benefits* **A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team** where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions* Extensive Learning & Development and **career development** opportunities* **Subsidised** town centre car parking scheme### About usAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make and every action we take is guided by our commitment to delivering high-quality services that make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Northamptonshire.We know that our people are our greatest strength. Our workforce is at the centre of our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to do the best job of their lives every day. We foster a culture built on kindness, collaboration and trust, where achievements are recognised, ideas are welcomed and innovation is encouraged.We are proud of the positive impact we make together and delighted that our work has been recognised by Ofsted, with an **Outstanding** rating for Leadership and Management and **Good** ratings across Help and Protection, Children in Care and Care Leavers.At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a Disability Confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers, who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking organisation, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust could be the place for you. *Supporting Children – A Career That Matters*### Attached documents* Job DescriptionApplyThe following content displays a map of the job's location.+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Social Worker- Support and Safeguarding* **Salary** £40,369 to £43,686* **Salary Frequency** Annual* **Working Hours** 37* **Job Reference** Ref/75/9086* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Contract Details** Permanent* **Closing Date** 31 August, 2026* **Job Category** Social Worker - Children* **Location** Northampton, Corby and Wellingborough, United Kingdom* **Job Posted Date** 5 August, 2026