Social Worker - Safeguarding Team in Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

Specialism: Safeguarding
Location: Northamptonshire, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid Working Model)

Make a Lasting Impact in Children’s Lives

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team in Northamptonshire. This is an ongoing locum opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate of £38.00 and the flexibility of a hybrid working model — designed to empower you with work-life balance while you focus on protecting and supporting vulnerable children and families.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the convenience and autonomy of managing your time between remote and in-office work.

• Diverse Casework: Work on varied and complex cases that foster continuous learning and professional growth.

• Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative environment where teamwork and peer support are key.

• Career Progression: Access training and development opportunities aligned with your long-term career goals.

• Meaningful Impact: Help children and families overcome challenges and shape brighter futures.

Role Purpose:

As a Social Worker in the Safeguarding Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying and addressing risks to children. You’ll deliver relationship-based, child-centred practice that focuses on achieving stability, safety, and positive outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk child protection cases.

• Complete statutory assessments in line with the Children Act 1989 and create SMART care plans tailored to each child’s needs.

• Lead child protection investigations, strategy meetings, and multi-agency reviews.

• Initiate and progress public law care proceedings, preparing court documentation and assessments.

• Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and the police to develop joint plans that place the child’s needs at the centre.

• Maintain thorough and up-to-date case records, adhering to national standards and local policies.

• Participate in reflective supervision and contribute to service improvements through feedback and engagement.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work degree (or equivalent) and Social Work England registration.

• Experience working within statutory children’s social care, particularly in safeguarding or child protection.

• Proficiency in risk assessment, court proceedings, and multi-agency working.

• Excellent communication, report-writing, and analytical skills.

• A commitment to evidence-based practice and child-centred decision making.

Desirable:

• Prior experience in a Safeguarding or Assessment team.

• Familiarity with Northamptonshire’s integrated services and restorative practice framework.

Why Northamptonshire?

From scenic villages to vibrant towns, Northamptonshire offers an appealing lifestyle enriched by cultural attractions, beautiful countryside, and strong transport links. With affordable living and a supportive community, it’s the ideal place to grow your social work career while enjoying a high quality of life.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and a proven track record of placing professionals in impactful roles, we’re committed to helping you find the best rates and the right fit for your skills.

Apply today and take the next step in a career where you can truly make a difference.

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