Social Worker - Child Safeguarding Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Child Safeguarding Team
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Hours: Full time or part time
Contract Length: Ongoing

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Child Safeguarding Team in Daventry, Northamptonshire. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to undertake meaningful statutory work that protects children and supports families through complex safeguarding concerns.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, child-centred social work practice, contributing to positive and sustainable outcomes for children at risk of harm.

Key Benefits

• Flexible working options with full-time or part-time availability

• Competitive hourly rate of £38.00

• Access to regular supervision and reflective practice

• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Exposure to a varied and complex safeguarding caseload

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Public Law Outline (PLO) processes

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989

• Identify risks, assess safety, and develop effective safeguarding plans

• Create, review, and update child-focused care and protection plans in partnership with families and professionals

• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and statements for court proceedings

• Attend court hearings and provide evidence where required

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including police, health, education, early help, and voluntary organisations

• Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records using the council's electronic case management system

Essential Criteria

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

• Current registration with Social Work England

• Enhanced DBS clearance