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.As a skilled social worker in this team, we keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively for the future of every child. 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 large and busy team that works with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (under 18) and with families who have no recourse to public funds.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.For any queries or an informal discussion please email Kirpal.Kaur@nctrust.co.ukOur 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:SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)Recruitment Welcome Bonus of up to £4000Relocation costs of up to £8,000Retention bonus payments for established personnel28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 yearsLocal 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 leaveEmployee 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 benefitsA permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisionsExtensive Learning & Development and career development opportunitiesSubsidised town centre car parking schemeWhat will you be doing?Championing and supporting young people through good pathway planning as they make their transition to independence, the service seeks to work in exciting and creative ways; fulfilling the personal advisor function, enabling young people to live.Providing 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.About you You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma)Strong background in the provision of Children in Care, along with the motivation and drive for self-development.Previous experience within a Children in Care settingAbility to use a range of evidence-based interventions to effect change with children, young people and families and carers.Skills in anticipating and responding appropriately to situations of conflict.Self-organisation skills, with the ability to respond to duty, an allocated workload, prioritising tasks to achieve goals and meet timescales.Have the proven ability to work autonomously and seek advice when necessaryKnowledge and experience of immigration processes – desirableSocial Work England RegistrationEnhanced DBS ClearanceThe right to work in the UK 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 checkAbout 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.
