Social Worker- Family Safeguarding

Opus People Solutions Ltd • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom • Posted June 18, 2026

Location Northampton, Northamptonshire
Job Type Full-time
Category community-and-social-service
Posted June 18, 2026
About the Role

Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large, diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.

These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, where appropriate, court proceedings. This type of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans
Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk analysis and safeguarding concerns
Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and intervention plans
Carry out regular statutory visits to children and families
Lead on court work, including preparing reports and attending hearings
Work in partnership with multi-agency pr...

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