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North Northamptonshire Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Practitioner to join its Children’s Care Planning Team. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality social work practice for children in care, […]
View JobAs a Team Manager within Nottingham’s Adolescence Service, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team supporting vulnerable young people and their families. This role is central to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and […]
View JobNorthampton Children’s Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Court Work team. This role focuses on managing complex cases involved in legal proceedings to safeguard children and support families […]
View JobNorthampton Children’s Trust is seeking a skilled and resilient Locum Social Worker to join the Child Protection Team. This essential role focuses on safeguarding children at risk, carrying out thorough assessments, and working […]
View JobLevel three children’s social worker required for the S01 fieldwork Must have experience of CIN, CP and Care Proceedings. The position is for Hybrid working involving three days in the office and 2 days working from home. Free parking […]
View JobAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves working with adult patients in the community, providing specialist care for […]
View JobAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) is looking for dedicated social workers to join our forward-thinking Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT). We are […]
View JobTeam Manager – Northamptonshire Children’s Trust
Are you ready to lead and inspire a team at the forefront of social care innovation? We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, a […]
View JobNorth Northamptonshire Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Practitioner to join its Children’s Care Planning Team. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality social work practice for children in care, ensuring their safety, stability, and long-term well-being. As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide leadership, support, and oversight to social workers while holding a manageable caseload of complex work. You will help ensure that care planning is timely, effective, and always centred on the needs of the child.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead on complex cases involving children in care, including court proceedings, permanency planning, and safeguarding interventions.
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Provide professional supervision, mentoring, and case consultation to less experienced social workers within the team.
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Develop and oversee care plans that are outcome-focused, timely, and regularly reviewed in line with statutory requirements.
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Liaise effectively with internal and external partners, including health, education, and legal services, to coordinate multi-agency support.
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Prepare high-quality reports and represent the local authority in statutory meetings, care proceedings, and reviews.
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Promote best practice by modelling strengths-based, trauma-informed, and child-centred approaches in line with North Northamptonshire’s values and national guidance.