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Social Worker- Family SafeguardingOpus People Solutions • Northampton, ENG, GB
Social Worker- Family Safeguarding

Social Worker- Family Safeguarding

Opus People Solutions • Northampton, ENG, GB
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

About the Role

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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.

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These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, where appropriate, court proceedings. This type of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans
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  • Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk analysis and safeguarding concerns
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  • Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and intervention plans
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  • Carry out regular statutory visits to children and families
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  • Lead on court work, including preparing reports and attending hearings
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  • Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children
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  • Participate in strategy discussions, core groups, and child protection conferences
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  • Ensure all case recordings and reports are high quality and completed within timescales
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  • Support families in crisis with targeted interventions to improve outcomes
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  • Maintain a strong focus on achieving permanence and stability for children
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About You

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  • Qualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYE
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  • Experienced in court work and confident attending hearings independently
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  • Passionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families
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  • Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships
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  • Skilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care
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Benefits

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  • Social Work England Registration paid annually
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  • £6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus
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  • Relocation support up to £8,000
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  • Retention bonus payments
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  • 28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays and 5 extra days after 5 years
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  • Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection
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  • Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days
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  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
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  • Discounts with local and national retailers
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  • Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
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  • Enhanced maternity benefits
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  • Subsidised town centre parking
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  • Extensive learning and career development opportunities
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If you thrive on making a difference and have social work experience, this could be the role for you-we would love to hear from you.

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Social Worker- Family Safeguarding • Northampton, ENG, GB

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