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Job Title: Social Worker - Children in Care Court Team
Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Hourly Rate: £38 (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (dependent on court hearings, CIC reviews, and visits)
About the Role
Northampton Children’s Trust is currently seeking experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Teams, with a specific focus on court work. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied caseload and play a key role in progressing cases through court proceedings while ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.
These positions sit within Children in Care teams, with a dedicated court function, requiring strong report writing skills and confidence working within legal frameworks. The role offers a hybrid working model, with flexibility depending on service needs.
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Key Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload involving ongoing court proceedings
- Completing high-quality assessments, court reports, and statements
- Undertaking all statutory responsibilities as a case-holding social worker
- Attending court hearings and representing the service as required
- Carrying out statutory visits and participating in Children in Care reviews
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
- Experience managing court proceedings within Children’s Services
- Strong assessment and report writing skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
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