Location: Kettering
Salary: £39,000 - £42,000 per annum

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? Join our client as a Children's Social Worker in their Children in Care Team, where you'll work in a dynamic and supportive environment committed to delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Build meaningful, strength-based relationships with young people, their families, and carers.
• Conduct clear, accurate assessments, including preparing and presenting cases in court when necessary.
• Coordinate multi-agency approaches to ensure effective care planning and support for children in care.
• Collaborate closely with the Leaving Care Service and external partners to achieve long-term plans for children in care.
• Manage fast-paced caseloads with a focus on delivering excellent outcomes in a timely manner.

Essential Criteria - Are You the Right Fit?

• Qualified Social Worker: You must be a registered social worker with SWE (Social Work England) and have successfully completed your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment).
• Court Experience: Confident and capable of representing cases in court, including attending hearings independently when required.
• Proven Experience: Minimum 1 years of experience working with children in care, child protection, or legal proceedings.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, and their families while providing strength-based support.
• Decision Making & Analysis: Confident in making informed decisions and conducting thorough assessments to support effective care planning.

Note: Applicants without these qualifications or experience will not be considered.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, including:
• up to £8,000 relocation support.
• SWE registration fees paid yearly.
• 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, with an additional 5 days after 5 years of service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and comprehensive professional development.
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements, including enhanced maternity benefits.
• Free laptop, phone, and remote IT support for home working.
• Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, car lease, and cycle to work schemes.

About the Client

Our client is focused on delivering high-quality children's services for North and West Northants County Councils. They operate independently to foster innovation and create a supportive environment for our teams to thrive.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted.

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