Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding
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Children's Safeguarding Social Worker – Northamptonshire Children’s Trust
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 Team
Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing, collaborative, and dedicated to fostering positive outcomes for children and young people across Northamptonshire. With offices in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough, the teams take a proactive, relationship-centred approach to safeguarding.
You will work closely with children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, and court proceedings when necessary. This role requires regular engagement with families over weeks to months, developing strong, trust-based relationships while implementing evidence-based interventions to keep children safe and thrive within their families when possible.
About the Team
The Safeguarding Team is known for its supportive, creative, and solution-focused approach. Colleagues describe it as their "work family", where managers are approachable, empowering, and committed to professional growth.
Key qualities of the team:
- Relationship-driven – Prioritising trust and collaboration with families
- Inclusive and supportive – Colleagues look out for one another
- Collaborative – Working across agencies to deliver whole-family support
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, your role will include:
- Assessing risks – Determining safeguarding needs for children and young people
- Planning and implementing interventions – Working with families to address risks and unmet needs
- Collaborating with professionals – Partnering with healthcare, education, and legal teams to create robust support plans
- Legal compliance – Ensuring all actions comply with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and statutory safeguarding obligations
- providing long-term, strengths-based support – Nurturing positive family dynamics to prevent unnecessary separations
- Regular social work visits – Building trusting relationships while informally assessing progress
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Job level: You will work at a professionally qualified post, adhering to legal, ethical, and safeguarding standards.
About You
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and skilled social worker who is driven to make a real difference. Essential requirements include:
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified and registered Social Worker (relevant to safeguarding)
- Completed ASYE (Assessment and Skill Development Year)
- Passionate commitment to best practice in child welfare
Key Skills
- Strengths-based relationship building – Ability to connect with children, young people, and families of all backgrounds
- Effective communication – Clear, empathetic, and culturally sensitive practices
- Critical decision-making – Confident in assessing risks and advocating for children
- Collaborative mindset – Working with multi-agency teams (health, education, law enforcement)
- Adaptability – Thriving in fast-paced, challenging environments
Why Join Us?
Our Safeguarding Team empowers you to make a lifelong impact on children and families. Join a supportive, innovative, and value-driven organisation where your work is celebrated.
Key Benefits
✅ Social Work Enhancement Recognition (SWE) paid yearly ✅ Recruitment welcome bonus: £6,000 – Ahead of the sector average ✅ Relocation support: up to £8,000 ✅ Retention bonuses for long-serving colleagues ✅ 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years) ✅ Immediate life cover (3x your salary from day one) through the Local Government Pension Scheme ✅ Opportunity to purchase extra annual leave (up to 25 days) ✅ Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 counselling, financial, and legal support for you and your family ✅ Discount schemes – Local and national retail, travel, dining, and health benefits ✅ Flexible working & enhanced maternity benefits ✅ Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion – We guarantee interviews for care leavers who meet criteria ✅ Industry-leading onboarding, training, and career progression ✅ Subsidised car parking in multiple locations
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About Northamptonshire Children’s Trust
At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, our mission is clear: to ensure the best outcomes for children and families through kindness, innovation, and teamwork.
- We are wholly owned and independent, ensuring dedicated focus on children’s welfare
- Your voice matters – We empower staff to make professional decisions with support
- Workplace culture: Supportive, forward-thinking, and kind
- Diversity and inclusion – A disability-confident employer committed to equity
Next Steps
If this role resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Stacey Poe, the Service Manager, will be happy to discuss further.
📧 Contact: stacey.poe@nctrust.co.uk
Please note:
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 → enhanced DBS check required
- Barred List check included as it is a regulated activity
Join us and be part of a team that truly puts children first. 🏥❤️
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