Northhamptonshire Council are recruiting for a Permanent Children's Social Worker to join their Children In Care - Court Team.

Up to £8,000 towards relocation

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.

The Children in Care Team provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire.

This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.

We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.

You'll be conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and building positive relationships.

This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.

• Our children in care service provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire.
  
  This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.


• We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.


• The service has 11 teams that work across the county and focus on particular cohorts of children.


• You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary.

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.

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964