Northamptonshire Children's Trust | 💷 Up to £53,871 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to step up and make a real difference in children's lives?
Northamptonshire Children's Trust is looking for passionate Senior Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team - where relationships matter, and every decision is about securing the best future for young people.

🔎 The Role

As a Senior Social Worker, you'll:

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Hold oversight of children in care, including those in legal proceedings and those with long-term care plans.

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Build meaningful, strength-based relationships with children, families, and carers.

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Lead assessments, coordinate multi-agency approaches, and ensure effective planning.

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Mentor colleagues and support their development (opportunity to work towards Practice Educator qualification).

This is a fast-paced, rewarding role where you'll collaborate closely with our Leaving Care Service and external partners to deliver the very best outcomes.

🙌 About You

You'll be:
✔ A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
✔ Experienced in children's services and ready to step into a senior role.
✔ An excellent communicator who can influence, challenge, and inspire others.
✔ Passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.

💰 Benefits Package

We really value our workforce - here's what you'll receive:

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£4,000 Welcome Bonus

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Up to £8,000 Relocation Package

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Retention bonus for long service

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SWE Registration paid yearly

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28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (+5 extra days after 5 years)

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Local Government Pension Scheme (with life cover x3 annual salary)

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Flexible & family-friendly working arrangements

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Enhanced maternity benefits

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Subsidised town centre car parking scheme

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Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support for you & your family)

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Staff discounts on retail, health, travel, and more

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Extensive Learning & Development and clear career progression

🏢 About Northamptonshire Children's Trust

At NCT, children and families are at the heart of everything we do. We empower our colleagues to thrive in a culture of kindness, inclusivity, and creativity. As a Disability Confident employer, we also guarantee interviews for care leavers who meet the essential criteria.

Join us, and be part of an organisation where your work changes lives every single day.

👉 Interested? Apply today by sending your CV to Clint at Social Personnel or reach out for a confidential chat