Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Northamptonshire, UK
Salary: £38.00 Per Hour
Type: Ongoing / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a dedicated Safeguarding Team within Children’s Services in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with experience in safeguarding, child protection, and statutory social work. Joining a supportive and forward-thinking service, you will play a key role in protecting children, supporting families, and delivering positive outcomes through effective assessment, intervention, and partnership working.

Perks and benefits

Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement with office attendance required three days per week, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative service with strong management oversight, regular supervision, and a commitment to high-quality practice.

Professional Development: Access ongoing training and learning opportunities to support your continued professional growth and career progression.

Meaningful Safeguarding Practice: Work with children and families where your expertise can make a genuine and lasting difference to outcomes.

Multi-Agency Collaboration: Be part of a service that values effective partnership working to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time.

Well-Established Service: Join a dedicated team committed to delivering excellent services for children, young people, and families across Northamptonshire.

What you will do

Manage a caseload of children and families requiring assessment, intervention, and safeguarding support.

Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and safeguarding work in accordance with statutory responsibilities and best practice standards.

Complete comprehensive assessments to identify risks, needs, and appropriate support plans for children and young people.

Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans that promote positive outcomes and ensure children remain safe.

Build effective relationships with children, young people, families, careers, and partner agencies.

Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and case recordings within required timescales.

Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and other professionals to deliver coordinated support and informed decision-making.

Maintain professional standards and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and organizational policies.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

Minimum 3 years’ permanent post-qualified experience within Children’s Services.

Demonstrable experience within safeguarding, child protection, and statutory social work settings.

Ability to complete the required DfE cover sheet as part of the submission process.

Understanding and acceptance of an Inside IR35 engagement.

Strong assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Why Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire offers a diverse and rewarding practice environment with a strong commitment to supporting children, young people, and families. Social Workers benefit from a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to develop their skills within a service focused on delivering positive outcomes and continuous improvement.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join a dedicated Safeguarding Team in Northamptonshire and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.