Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team Northampton - Job

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

About the Role

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is recruiting experienced Locum Social Workers to join its Duty and Assessment Team, the frontline service and single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns across the county.

All referrals are received through MASH before progressing to DAAT. The service is fast-paced, child-focused, and committed to ensuring children are seen promptly and appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake duty and assessment work for children and families
Complete Child in Need visits within 5 working days
Complete Child Protection (CP) visits within 24 hours (same day where possible)
Work at pace to ensure timely decision-making and risk management
Contribute to high-quality assessments and multi-agency safeguarding responses

Working Arrangements

Operates on a 6-week duty cycle
During your duty week, you will be required to be office-based for the full week and local to complete visits
Outside of duty weeks, more flexible working arrangements apply
DAAT is a countywide service, however the Trust aims to support candidates long-term by allocating a consistent geographical area

Skills

Minimum of 2 years' recent DAAT experience (essential)
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Strong knowledge of safeguarding thresholds and assessment frameworks
Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced duty environment

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

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