Northamptonshire Childrens Trust

Team Manager - Frontline About the role Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for our Frontline Hubs, with current Social Work England registration, Practice Educator PEP 2 or equivalent and previous leadership experience in a similar role and/or knowledge and experience of the Frontline Programme. The Frontline Hubs are part of the Children's Support and Safeguarding Service, and you will provide leadership to the hubs, which consists of a Consultant Social Worker (CSW) and up to 5 Frontline Participants (Social Work Students) in each hub. The hubs are in the West and North of the County, and you will be expected to travel efficiently across the county to fulfil your responsibilities. As a Team Manager you will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount. Additionally, you will focus on developing your teams to deliver an efficient and effective service. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing practices within the Children's Support and Safeguarding Service and contribute to staff development by supporting your peers with tasks related to the Team Manager role. This will require close collaboration with teams across the service, the Social Work Academy, and the Learning and Development team. Additionally, you will support your peers in the Children's Support and Safeguarding Service The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved. What will you be doing? Northamptonshire's Children's Trust's Frontline Hubs consist of Social Work participants who undertake a year-long placement within NCT. Following this placement, they progress into their ASYE year within the academy and designated safeguarding teams. You will provide opportunities for students to learn and develop the skills needed to become qualified social workers. They will study while working within a social work team, combining theory with practical experience to develop essential skills for excellent social work. Applying both Systemic Approach and Signs of Safety, you will work closely with NCT's Social Work Academy and the Learning and development team, and you will support your Hubs as they progress through their year in placement and into the Academy as ASYE's. The CSW's case hold, and the participants are linked as co-workers, they complete work with children who are subject to child-in-need, children in need of protection, care experienced children and at times children subject to Public Law Outline/Initial Care Proceedings. They also support multi-agency practice in completing pre-birth and parenting assessments and work with adolescents focusing on contextualised safeguarding. As the Team Manager you will be supporting your CSW's with the Practice Educator role to ensure the participants are adhering to the Frontline Programme and requirements. Utilising a relationship-based approach, where the young person is at the heart of everything we do, the service will undertake assessments, both statutory and non-statutory, and will focus on intensive, direct work to meet complex needs and manage associated risks. Some packages of support will be led by social workers, others by lead professionals from across the service, including our Children and Families Support Services partners. The service aims for young people to achieve positive outcomes by ensuring they are safe, adequately housed, and supported (preferably with their families). It also focuses on their physical and emotional health, and their success in education, training, or employment. About you The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have your Practice Educator Professional Standards level 2 or equivalent and have knowledge or experience of the Frontline programme and a passion to support students on their development to becoming qualified Social Workers. You will have knowledge or experience of Systemic approach and signs of safety or be prepared to undertake the relevant training. You will have the ability to manage a team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coaching. You will have previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior management level if required. Closing date of this advert will be Friday 28th February 2025 Interviews will be held on Friday 14th March 2025 Please contact Beth Pacey - Service Manager, for any further discussion or information about the role , email - This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £2,200 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference. Attached documents Job Description

Senior Social Worker/Decision Maker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Salary £44,658 to £46,704 About the role This is a very fast paced and busy team. The successful candidate will be committed to driving improved services forward, and deliver positive outcomes for our children, young people and families in collaboration with external partners. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check For further information or an informal chat please email What will you be doing? You will provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision for referral information, making informed decisions in respect of safety of children within 24 hours of the referral. You will work collaboratively with our MASH partners and the child's voice will be evident through your work. About you You should be a qualified Social Worker, with Social Work England registration, and have proven 3 years of experience of working in a 'Front Door' service. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4000 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care - Court Team Salary £44,658 to £46,704 About the role Our focus is to raise the profile of Children's Services at Northamptonshire and improve the quality of our services in court so that we can provide the very best outcomes for our children, families and carers. Our social workers are supported by experienced Team Managers, Family Support Workers and Business Support Administrators. Our new Consultant Practitioner roles are dedicated to supporting and coaching social workers with complex cases and providing valuable coaching and training. Children in Care have 11 teams in total based across the county. We currently have vacancies for senior social workers specialising in court work in Kettering and Northampton. What will you be doing? Our children in care service provides oversight for all children in care. This includes children subject to legal proceedings where their permanency plan is being determined as well as children with a plan to remain long term in 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. We are truly passionate about what we do here, and we are looking for equally dedicated and passionate people who want to make a real contribution towards the services we deliver and improving those services for the future. About you The roles are for qualified social workers who want to focus on court work with current Social Work England Registration (formerly known as HCPC). We have roles based in Kettering which focus on delivering court services from interim care order to final order so you must be happy to work / commute to this neck of the woods each day. You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary. Previous experience of handling complex cases Previous experience of mentoring less experienced social workers Previous experience within Children in Care Enhanced DBS Clearance - or happy for us to undertake this for you prior to joining us The Right to Work in the UK Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Senior Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding Salary £44,658 to £46,704 About the role "I love working in safeguarding. I am surrounded by supportive colleagues and managers. I enjoy building a relationship with children and young people and supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes. I started at NCT as an ASYE, then progressed to social worker and now a senior. I am enjoying the progression and learning and development opportunities I have." Desirae, Senior Social Worker Support and Safeguarding Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including; Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, if appropriate, court proceedings. This kind of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families. Focussed on positive outcomes, they work in challenging yet supportive and collaborative ways. Working alongside other professionals, the team help put together plans to reduce the risks and areas of unmet needs to help children/ young people to remain with their families when it is safe to do so. About the team Our friendly, supportive Safeguarding teams work in a creative and solution focussed way to keep children, young people and families together when it is safe to do so. The team are highly supportive and use a relational practice approach. Colleagues within the teams describe them as their 'work family'. Managers within the teams are approachable and supportive. This role is based in Northampton and Daventry What will you be doing? You will be a qualified social worker, who has completed your ASYE. Registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be an integral part of a highly skilled team responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families when they need it most. You will have the opportunity to lead and support a team of social workers, working collaboratively to ensure the safety and well-being of children across the county. You will have awareness of the main legislative framework within which the role operates and knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Ideally you will have gained extensive post qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation and will have proven ability to relate professionally with children and families evidenced through previous work as a Social Worker. Experience of supporting those in less experienced roles in a social work environment would be desirable. About you You will be a qualified social worker, who has completed your ASYE. Registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families. As a Senior Social Worker, you will be an integral part of a highly skilled team responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families when they need it most. You will have the opportunity to lead and support a team of social workers, working collaboratively to ensure the safety and well-being of children across the county. You will have awareness of the main legislative framework within which the role operates and knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Ideally you will have gained extensive post qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation and will have proven ability to relate professionally with children and families evidenced through previous work as a Social Worker. Experience of supporting those in less experienced roles in a social work environment would be desirable. Get in touch We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: Stacey Poe, Service Manager and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Social Worker - Adoption Salary £39,384 to £42,620 plus £4,000 recruitment bonus About the role Are you an experienced social worker that's passionate and determined to ensure children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything you do? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our passionate and committed Adoption team delivering high quality effective adoption services in line with the modernising adoption agenda. As a social worker within our Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA), you will be joining a motivated and highly skilled team who work hard every day to get the best outcomes for children and their families and build on the progress already made in achieving the Ofsted judgement of GOOD in February 2022. It's a busy and exciting role where you will be recruiting, training and assessing prospective adoptive applications and supporting adoptive families through to the final adoption hearing. You will be part of a busy, supportive county-wide team with a learning culture and high standards. You will be expected to invest in the life of the team and develop working relationships which are based on collaborative and supportive methods of working, respecting others' strengths, celebrating differences and seeking solutions. We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. What will you be doing? Undertake succinct, timely and thorough Assessments of prospective applicants. Engage and work directly with parents/ carers and children/ young people, using age and stage appropriate methods to inform the assessment and planning process, to hear their views and respond supportively. Ensure all information and reports relevant to work carried out is recorded, updated and completed in an efficient and timely manner and according to Directorate/legislative policies and procedures so that decisions made and acted upon are fully evidenced and provide sufficiently for audit, court or any other legitimate purpose. Attend adoption panel and court hearings as appropriate, to relevant cases, representing our children, adopters and adoption service professionally. Work collaboratively as an adoption team member with applicants, adopters, colleagues, other professionals and services, to achieve positive working relationships and outcomes for children. About you You understand the lifelong impact of children's early life experiences and their long-term resulting needs. You understand the legal framework relating to adoption and have knowledge and experience of therapeutic parenting, attachment theory and the application of these to adoption issues in working with families and children. You are an excellent communication both verbal and written skills You have experience of undertaking assessments of children and families You have a degree in Social Work, a valid Social Work England Registration, at least 3 years of post-qualification experience, a driving licence and car. We are looking for someone who ideally has experience of completing PAR Assessments or has adoption related experience from their work with children. Northamptonshire Children's Trust is committed to Adapting Adoption to the Modern World and have a Relational Practice Approach. The pillars that empower best practice include Trauma Informed Approach, Systemic Practice, and Signs of Safety. Post qualification and training in related methodologies and tools including using the Secure Base Model in assessments will be beneficial but not essential. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Salary £39,384 to £42,620 About the role "The Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) at NCT are the BEST I couldn't ask for a better bunch of colleagues to work with. I would encourage any experienced social workers who enjoy food to come and join us in DAAT! You won't regret it!" Monique, Social Worker DAAT We have a wonderful Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) here at Northamptonshire Children's Trust! Duty and assessment team is the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people in Northamptonshire. Professionals from a range of services that have contact with children, young people, their families and carers, collaborate to ensure immediate and prompt responses; their combined knowledge and expertise keeping children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. With a rotating duty element, the team works at pace, completing robust short-term quality assessments of need, ensuring the right service provision is in place. Skilled social workers in these teams are friendly and confident professionals, who can work collaboratively to very tight deadlines, and ensure the child's voice is evident throughout. There are 6 teams within DAAT, each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. We collaborate with other professionals to ensure immediate and prompt responses. Their combined knowledge and expertise keep children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a new practice approach including Signs of Safety and Systemic practice, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates. About the team Our DAAT teams are fun and supportive. They work hard and at pace, but they always ensure that there is food available to keep them going! The team enjoy each other's company and like having a bit of time now and again to have a laugh, often bonding over a shared lunch. Managers within DAAT are always present and available for the team and pitch in to support whenever required. What will you be doing? We provide the front line, single point of contact for the public and professionals who are making referrals with concerns for children who are at risk of significant harm or who are children in need. Working with a broad range of agencies and services in our region, you will be responsible for responding to new referrals from professionals and members of the public. You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people on a short-term basis after the initial referral until your cases transfer from the DAAT to other teams. About you You will be a qualified social worker, who has completed your ASYE. Registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children 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. Get in touch We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email our Duty and Assessment, Strategic Manager: Alby Luguterah, and she can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Social Worker - Children in Care Long term About the role "I love working in the court team because it places the emphasis on thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have ever experienced and the opportunities to do real social work and make a real difference to children's lives at such a crucial and pivotal time is amazing. We are given the trust and resources to act in the best interests of the children, even if that means innovation or thinking outside the box." 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. Our 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. We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, strategic managers: Steve Orchard, or Sharon Sandell, and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. What will you be doing? You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children's services. 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. About you 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. Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Social Worker - Children In Care - Court Team About the role "I love working in the court team because it places the emphasis on thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have ever experienced and the opportunities to do real social work and make a real difference to children's lives at such a crucial and pivotal time is amazing. We are given the trust and resources to act in the best interests of the children, even if that means innovation or thinking outside the box." 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. Our 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. We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, strategic managers: Steve Orchard, or Sharon Sandell, and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you. What will you be doing? 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. About you 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. Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Registered Manager - Children's Home About the role Are you an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager looking for a new opportunity in a varied, challenging and rewarding position where you can support children and young people with complex needs? Arnold House is a five bedded residential unit housing young people with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and learning difficulties between the ages of 8-18. The Arnold House team are committed to providing the best quality care for the young people that they look after and as such we are looking for a candidate who will share that passion and have a genuine motivation to achieve the best possible care and outcomes for young people. This is an exciting time for Arnold as we are looking for someone with the knowledge to lead the transition of Arnold House to a new property and as such, the creation of a new Children's Home. We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email: and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you What will you be doing? As the Registered Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day management of the home remains compliant with Ofsted regulations and in line with the ethos of the home. You will be responsible for ensuring that the team provides a high standard of consistent care and service in accordance with legislation, central government guidance, regulations and standards, and the policies and procedures. The role includes creating and progressing the team plan and ensuring robust auditing and quality assurance is in place. It requires strong leadership skills. You will be expected to recruit, supervise and appraise staff and create an empowering and learning environment. You will be expected to develop and maintain positive working relations with partner organisations in order to ensure that services and agencies work together effectively to assess risk and respond to identified need to safeguard children and to promote effective information sharing with partner agencies. The role includes managing a budget, to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and effectively managing the maintenance and health and safety of the home to a good standard. The Team Manager must ensure that there is management support available for the team at all times. The home requires somebody to be on call 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The Team Manager and the Assistant Team Manager work as part of an on-call rota system with another Children's Home and therefore have on-call responsibilities for both homes one in every four weeks. Additionally, you'll oversee the registration and transition to a new four-bedroom home, similar to Arnold House in operation, located in the same area We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. About you You are committed to and focussed on improving the outcomes for the children and young people living in the home and on developing their life opportunities and chances. You lead by example, hold a level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, a minimum of 5 years' experience in a position relevant to the residential care of young people and a Level 5 qualification in leadership and management. To have an empathetic and compassionate nature are key attributes for this position. You have considerable experience of working with children with ASD and learning difficulties and have previous experience of being a registered manager of a specialist home. You will be able to demonstrate auditing, managing budgets and monitoring skills and have excellent knowledge of Children's homes regulations and the social care common inspection framework When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Team Manager - Frontline Salary £55,582 to £59,827 About the role Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for our Frontline Hubs, with current Social Work England registration, Practice Educator PEP 2 or equivalent and previous leadership experience in a similar role and/or knowledge and experience of the Frontline Programme. The Frontline Hubs are part of the Children's Support and Safeguarding Service, and you will provide leadership to the hubs, which consists of a Consultant Social Worker (CSW) and up to 5 Frontline Participants (Social Work Students) in each hub. The hubs are in the West and North of the County, and you will be expected to travel efficiently across the county to fulfil your responsibilities. As a Team Manager you will be responsible for allocating and prioritising workloads effectively to ensure the care of the child is paramount. Additionally, you will focus on developing your teams to deliver an efficient and effective service. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing practices within the Children's Support and Safeguarding Service and contribute to staff development by supporting your peers with tasks related to the Team Manager role. This will require close collaboration with teams across the service, the Social Work Academy, and the Learning and Development team. Additionally, you will support your peers in the Children's Support and Safeguarding Service The right candidate will have responsibility for the team plan to meet objectives and ensure performance targets are achieved. What will you be doing? Northamptonshire's Children's Trust's Frontline Hubs consist of Social Work participants who undertake a year-long placement within NCT. Following this placement, they progress into their ASYE year within the academy and designated safeguarding teams. You will provide opportunities for students to learn and develop the skills needed to become qualified social workers. They will study while working within a social work team, combining theory with practical experience to develop essential skills for excellent social work. Applying both Systemic Approach and Signs of Safety, you will work closely with NCT's Social Work Academy and the Learning and development team, and you will support your Hubs as they progress through their year in placement and into the Academy as ASYE's. The CSW's case hold, and the participants are linked as co-workers, they complete work with children who are subject to child-in-need, children in need of protection, care experienced children and at times children subject to Public Law Outline/Initial Care Proceedings. They also support multi-agency practice in completing pre-birth and parenting assessments and work with adolescents focusing on contextualised safeguarding. As the Team Manager you will be supporting your CSW's with the Practice Educator role to ensure the participants are adhering to the Frontline Programme and requirements. Utilising a relationship-based approach, where the young person is at the heart of everything we do, the service will undertake assessments, both statutory and non-statutory, and will focus on intensive, direct work to meet complex needs and manage associated risks. Some packages of support will be led by social workers, others by lead professionals from across the service, including our Children and Families Support Services partners. The service aims for young people to achieve positive outcomes by ensuring they are safe, adequately housed, and supported (preferably with their families). It also focuses on their physical and emotional health, and their success in education, training, or employment. About you The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker, with current Social Work England registration, and ideally with a Level 5 NVQ Management qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. You will have your Practice Educator Professional Standards level 2 or equivalent and have knowledge or experience of the Frontline programme and a passion to support students on their development to becoming qualified Social Workers. You will have knowledge or experience of Systemic approach and signs of safety or be prepared to undertake the relevant training. You will have the ability to manage a team and ensure development and performance issues are addressed though support and coaching. You will have previous budgetary control experience, ICT skills and the ability to represent the service at a more senior management level if required. Closing date of this advert will be Friday 28th February 2025 Interviews will be held on Friday 14th March 2025 Please contact Beth Pacey - Service Manager, for any further discussion or information about the role , email - This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £2,200 Relocation costs of up to £8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do - in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils. Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be. We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed. At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria. Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.

Social Worker Support and Safeguarding About the Role The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for children and families. This involves holding complex caseload, undertaking assessments, visiting children and their families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children and families and any other work identified as necessary. All this must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people. This role will require candidates with a strong desire to develop social work expertise to support the Children's Trust with its improvement journey What will you be doing? To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust. About You You will be a qualified 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 and families. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards. As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care. This role will require the candidate will have a strong desire to develop social work expertise to support the Children's Trust with its improvement journey. Our Benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 2 Day Induction Programme 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme Employee Discount Scheme 27 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days - dependent upon Grade after 5 years' service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Discount Schemes Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) £6,000 Welcome Bonus Retention bonus About Us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time.

Social Worker - Children In Care - Court Team About the Role Our focus is to raise the profile of Children's Services at Northamptonshire and improve the quality of our services in court so that we can provide the very best outcomes for our children, families and carers. Our social workers are supported by experienced Team Managers, Family Support Workers and Business Support Administrators. Our new Consultant Practitioner roles are dedicated to supporting and coaching social workers with complex cases and providing valuable coaching and training. Children in Care have 11 teams in total based across the county. We currently have vacancies for social workers specialising in court work in Kettering and Northampton. What will you be doing? 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. About You It will be important to you to make a personal contribution towards improving our service. You will be passionate about supporting and advocating for young people to ensure they reach their goals and have the best possible futures. Experience of working in adoption teams isn't necessary but you will need to demonstrate that you have at least one years' experience of court work. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a court team, attending court whilst working in a safeguarding service or another area of children's services. Our Benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: Highly competitive salaries £6,000 Welcome bonus Retention bonus Social Work England registration costs Flexible working practices, including home working, flexi time and job share The opportunity to personally contribute to improving the service Monthly high quality supervision Up to 27 day's annual leave plus bank holidays (with service rises to 32 days plus bank holidays) Opportunity to buy back up to 5 weeks of additional holiday each year Subsidised local authority Pension Scheme Additional 12 weeks of maternity leave at 50% Employee discount schemes Up to £8,000 relocation allowance Signs of Safety training An onsite academy delivering a variety of learning & development opportunities Heavily subsidised city centre parking Regular engagement opportunities with the CEO About Us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time. Attached documents Accessible SW JD.pdf

Senior Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding About the Role We are currently recruiting Senior Social Workers to work in our Support and Safeguarding Teams across Northamptonshire. We have a cohesive team and a very supportive working environment, where everyone pitches in. We also offer superb mentoring and development opportunities. The Team uses the Signs of Safety embedded model and has Practice Champions within it. Our Daventry and Northampton sites benefit from large meeting and interview rooms that are suitable for families to meet and also offers free or very heavily subsidised parking. What will you be doing? The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for children, young people and families. This involves holding a more complex caseload. This will include undertaking assessments, visiting children and their families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children, young people and families and any other work identified as necessary. All this must be based on best evidence and good practice, privileging the best interests of children and young people. The post holder could be expected to offer mentoring, work-shadowing/work experience opportunities and study towards the Practice Educator qualification and post qualifying modules. About You As a Senior Social Worker you will have knowledge of the main issues in relation to your own client group. You will have awareness of the main legislative framework within which the role operates and knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Ideally you will have gained extensive post qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation and will have proven ability to relate professionally with children and families evidenced through previous work as a Social Worker. Experience of supporting more junior roles in a social work environment would be desirable as well as knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Our Benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: Highly competitive salaries and benefits Welcome Bonus of £6,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel Annual SWE registration costs covered Free parking - Wellingborough site 27 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, an additional 5 days after 5 years' service Opportunity to buy back up to 5 weeks of additional holiday each year Subsidised local authority pension scheme Subsidised town centre Car Parking Central location with good rail links to London, Luton, Bedford, Kettering, Corby, Leicester and Nottingham Good road links to all surrounding major towns Induction Programme Practice Educator Qualification Monthly high-quality supervision Mandatory Signs of Safety training Fantastic Maternity Benefits with an additional 12 weeks of maternity leave at 50% Employee discount scheme offering a range of discounts from travel to shopping Up to £8,000 relocation costs Regular engagement opportunities with CEO and leadership team About Us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time. Attached documents SSW JD Accessible.pdf

Senior Social Worker - Duty and Assessment About the Role We have a wonderful Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) here at Northamptonshire Children's Trust! Duty and assessment is the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people in Northamptonshire. Professionals from a range of services that have contact with children, young people, their families and carers, collaborate to ensure immediate and prompt responses; their combined knowledge and expertise keeping children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. With a rotating duty element, the team works at pace, completing robust short-term quality assessments of need, ensuring the right service provision is in place. Skilled social workers in these teams are friendly and confident professionals, who are able to work collaboratively to very tight deadlines, and ensure the child's voice is evident throughout. There are 6 teams within DAAT, each team consists of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, who holds complex cases and supports 5 or 6 Social Workers / Senior Social Workers and a Newly Qualified Social Worker within their team. We collaborate with other professionals to ensure immediate and prompt responses. Their combined knowledge and expertise keep children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm. We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a signs of safety based approach, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates. What will you be doing? We provide the front line, single point of contact for the public and professionals who are making referrals with concerns for children who are at risk of significant harm or who are children in need. Working with a broad range of agencies and services in our region, you will be responsible for responding to new referrals from professionals and members of the public. You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people on a short term basis after the initial referral until your cases transfer from the DAAT to other teams. About You As a Senior Social Worker you will have knowledge of the main issues in relation to your own client group. You will have awareness of the main legislative framework within which the role operates and knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Ideally you will have gained extensive post qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation and will have proven ability to relate professionally with children and families evidenced through previous work as a Social Worker. Experience of supporting more junior roles in a social work environment would be desirable as well as knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework within which they are provided. Our Benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: Highly competitive salaries £6,000 Welcome bonus Retention bonus Social Work England registration costs Flexible working practices, including home working, flexi time and job share The opportunity to personally contribute to improving the service Monthly high quality supervision Up to 27 day's annual leave plus bank holidays (with service rises to 32 days plus bank holidays) Opportunity to buy back up to 5 weeks of additional holiday each year Subsidised local authority Pension Scheme Additional 12 weeks of maternity leave at 50% Employee discount schemes Up to £8,000 relocation allowance Signs of Safety training An onsite academy delivering a variety of learning & development opportunities Heavily subsidised city centre parking Regular engagement opportunities with the CEO About Us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time. Attached documents SSW JD Accessible.pdf

Advanced Practitioner - Duty and Assessment About the role The Advanced Practitioner will be confident in their analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care. The candidate will have a strong desire to develop social work expertise to support the Children's Trust with its improvement journey. What will you be doing? You will be skilled in supervision, performance management and improvement techniques to ensure high quality of practice. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards. About you You will be a qualified social worker, who has completed your ASYE. Registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families. Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: 2 Day Induction Programme 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues) Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Local government Pension Scheme Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme Employee Discount Scheme 27 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days - dependent upon Grade after 5 years' service Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days Employee Discount Schemes Employee Assistance Programme Monthly quality supervision SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Up to £8,000 relocation payment £6,000 Recruitment Bonus About us Northamptonshire Children's Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children's Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation. We regret that we are not accepting any overseas applications at this time.