We are looking for experienced Practitioner to work in the Leaving Care Team who has experience in the area to mentor and provide high quality case work supervision of staff.
This is an exciting time to join Northamptonshire’s Leaving Care Service as there have been some significant changes and we are looking for passionate, creative, and committed team members to join us on our journey. Our aim to reshape and build a service in Co-Production with our Care Experienced Young People and staff teams. Our aspiration is to create a service that is relevant, current and effective in supporting our Young people into adulthood and Independent living
Within this role you will report to an experienced Team Manager as well as receiving support from the rest of the Leaving Care management group.
For any queries or an informal discussion please email Elizabeth.Williams@nctrust.co.uk
Our benefitsWe 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
28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years’ service
Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
Employee Assistance Programme
Monthly quality supervision
SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
What will you be doing?As part of the management team, you will supervise a team of Personal Advisors and also take on a duty rota role which occurs one day per week. You will also be responsible for the induction of any new staff, as well as allocating new cases as directed by the Team Manager. In addition, you will be required to monitor the desktop, authorising In Touch visits and Pathway Plans, as well as signing off risk assessments.
About youYou should be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England and looking for practitioners roles to develop your career
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
About usAt 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.
