Social Worker - Children in Care Court

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services organization is seeking a Social Worker - Children in Care Court in Kettering, UK. This role focuses on conducting assessments and coordinating care for children in legal proceedings. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,369 to £43,686 annually, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and possess strong communication and decision-making skills.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £6,000

Relocation costs of up to £8,000

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and family working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experienced qualified social worker committed to best practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with diverse children and families.
• Confidence in analysis and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clear and accurate assessments.
• Coordinate multi-agency approaches for care.
• Build meaningful relationships to plan for children's futures.

Skills

Effective communication

Strength-based relationship building

Analytical skills

Decision making

Education

ASYE completed

Registered social worker

Job description

# Social Worker - Children in Care Court## About the role“I love working in the court team because it places the emphasis on thorough assessment and robust social work analysis. The pastoral/management care is the best I have ever experienced and the opportunities to do real social work and make a real difference to children’s lives at such a crucial and pivotal time is amazing. We are given the trust and resources to act in the best interests of the children, even if that means innovation or thinking outside the box.”As a Children’s Social Worker at Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, you’ll join a supportive learning culture, be able to influence change, challenge others and share your expertise.Our Children in Care Team provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care. We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child. You’ll be conducting clear, accurate assessments, coordinating multi-agency approaches, and building positive relationships.This is a very fast paced and busy role that strives to deliver positive outcomes for our children and families in collaboration with our colleagues in the Leaving Care Service and our external partners.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, Service Managers: Stephen Tee, [e-mail] or Lesley Lown, [e-mail] and they can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.**Interviews will take place in person.**### About youYou will be an experienced qualified, registered social worker, who has completed your ASYE and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children, young people and families.As an effective communicator you will be able to build positive, strength-based relationships with a diverse range of children, young people and families.As a Social Worker you will be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care supported by experienced colleagues and managers.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check### Our benefitsWe are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:* SWE Registration **paid yearly** (social care colleagues)* Recruitment **Welcome Bonus of £6,000*** Relocation **costs of up to £8,000*** Retention bonus payments for established personnel* **28 days annual leave,** plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years* **Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover** (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.* **Opportunity to purchase** up to 25 days annual leave* **Employee Assistance Programme** - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.* **Employee discounts** with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.* **Flexible and family working arrangements** including enhanced maternity benefits* **A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team** where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions* Extensive Learning & Development and **career development** opportunities* **Subsidised** town centre car parking schemeAt Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do – in every decision we make and every action we take. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.### Social Worker - Children in Care Court* **Salary** £40,369 to £43,686* **Salary Frequency** Annual* **Working Hours** 37* **Job Reference** Ref/75/7978* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 1 March, 2026* **Job Category** Social Worker - Children* **Location** One Angel Square and Kettering , United Kingdom* **Job Posted Date** 3 February, 2026