Social Worker - Duty and Assessment DAAT

Job Title : Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

Location : Northamptonshire

Salary : £39,384 to £42,620 per annum Working Hours : 37 hours per week

About the Role : At Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT), our Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) is passionate about safeguarding children and young people in Northamptonshire. As a Social Worker within DAAT, you'll be the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns, ensuring that vulnerable children receive prompt, appropriate responses. We work collaboratively across services to provide immediate action, combining our expertise to keep children safe from harm.

Our DAAT is fun, fast-paced, and supportive. The team thrives on a collaborative approach, with managers who are hands-on and always available to offer support. We also love a good shared lunch to bond over - after all, food is an essential part of our team spirit!

What You'll Be Doing :

• Respond to new referrals regarding children at risk of significant harm.
• Work with a wide range of agencies to ensure the child's safety.
• Provide short-term support to children and young people until their cases are transferred to other teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to complete assessments of need and ensure appropriate service provision.

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