Senior Social Worker - Children in Care - Court Team - Ackerman Pierce : Job Details

Location: Kettering or NorthamptonSalary: £44,658 to £46,704 + £6,000 Recruitment Bonus + Relocation Support

Join Northamptonshire Children's Trust and help improve outcomes for children, families, and carers. Our focus is on enhancing the quality of our court-related services, with the goal of delivering the very best outcomes. As a Senior Social Worker in the Children in Care service, you will oversee cases, including those subject to legal proceedings and permanency planning.

As a Senior Social Worker specialising in court work, you will:

• Manage complex cases from interim care orders to permanency planning.
• Attend court independently and confidently present cases.
• Work alongside a supportive team including experienced Team Managers and Family Support Workers.
• Receive coaching and training from Consultant Practitioners.

• Social Work England Registration (formerly HCPC).
• Experience handling complex cases and mentoring junior social workers.
• Expertise in Children in Care and court work.
• Enhanced DBS Clearance or willingness for us to undertake this check.
• The Right to Work in the UK.

• £6,000 recruitment bonus.
• Relocation support up to £8,000.
• Retention bonuses for established personnel.
• 2-day Induction Programme.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities.
• 28 days' annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time).
• Flexible family-friendly working arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Heavily subsidised town centre car parking.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Monthly quality supervision.
• SWE Registration paid yearly.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is an independent organisation delivering children's services across North and West Northants County Councils. We provide a dynamic work environment where professional growth and innovative service delivery are our top priorities.

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