🩺 We’re Hiring – Children’s Social Worker (Safeguarding)
📍 Location: Northamptonshire
🔖 Reference – SCS7267
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time (Hybrid: Minimum 3 days per week in the office)
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate/Salary: £38 per hour

About the Role:
Supply Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT). This is an excellent locum opportunity for a dedicated and confident professional to thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

The Safeguarding Team at NCT works with children and families from the point of Initial Child Protection Conference or first Child in Need meeting through to closure, unless cases progress to court proceedings or long-term care (then transferred to Children in Care teams). You will be managing a varied caseload and delivering high-quality assessments and interventions.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a caseload of safeguarding cases from early intervention through to complex needs
• Undertake high-quality assessments and provide targeted interventions
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
• Contribute to reflective practice within a supportive multidisciplinary team

Requirements:
• Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Previous experience in Children’s Safeguarding
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions under pressure
• Willingness to work in the office at least 3 days per week
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
• Right to Work in the UK

Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work within a supportive team structure (Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, Social Workers, Family Support Workers)
• Stable and visible management with regular supervision
• Strategic Manager with long-standing experience at NCT, embedding a culture of support and professional development
• Varied caseloads across 15 teams in the county

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to renjeet@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Share Code with Passport)
• National Insurance Number (Payslip, P45/P60, or HMRC letter)
• Enhanced DBS certificate (must be registered on the DBS Update Service)
• Social Work England Registration Number

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🌐 About Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions has a wide range of locum opportunities across the UK, recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grades. Please note: All locums must be contract-compliant before commencing work through our agency. We work in full compliance with Monitor/TDA rate caps, ensuring transparency and fair practice across all placements.