Social Worker

My Social Work News; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Social Worker for its Child Safeguarding Team in Daventry. This ongoing locum position offers a competitive rate of £38.00 per hour, with options for full-time or part-time work. Responsibilities include managing complex cases, performing statutory assessments, and collaborating with partner agencies. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work, current registration with Social Work England, and recent statutory children’s social work experience. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families in need.

Benefits

Regular supervision and reflective practice

Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Recent experience in statutory children’s social work.
• Proven experience managing Child in Need and Child Protection cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to various processes.
• Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act.
• Identify risks and develop effective safeguarding plans.
• Prepare reports, assessments, and statements for court.
• Attend court hearings and provide evidence as needed.

Skills

Assessment skills

Report writing

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Current registration with Social Work England

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

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. 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Recent experience in statutory children’s social work.
• Proven experience managing Child in Need, Child Protection, and court cases.
• Strong assessment, report‑writing, and analytical skills.

Why Work in Daventry

Located in the heart of Northamptonshire, Daventry offers a blend of rural charm and excellent transport links. The area provides a supportive professional network alongside access to countryside living, making it an attractive location for both work and lifestyle balance.

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