Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Posted
July 24, 2026
Job Description
Social Worker – Assessment Team - Northampton Children's Trust
Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2 days per week, Fully office-based during duty week (1 in 6)
Contract: Locum
We are currently working with Northampton to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Northampton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.
Duties
Carry out needs led child focused assessments
Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
Listen and promote the voice of the child
What you need
Social Work Qualification
Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (provid...
Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2 days per week, Fully office-based during duty week (1 in 6)
Contract: Locum
We are currently working with Northampton to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Northampton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.
Duties
Carry out needs led child focused assessments
Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
Listen and promote the voice of the child
What you need
Social Work Qualification
Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (provid...