Social Worker- Family Safeguarding
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...
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...