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Big improvements have been made at Northamptonshire Childrens Trust over the last couple of years, as they continue to strive and deliver an impeccable service to young people & families.

From speaking with senior management its clear to see that they have the best interest for its workers, and now they are looking to build on what is an already thriving group of teams with a few more experienced heads to deliver aid in their Child in Care Court team.

The flexible-working role comes with a salary of 39,384 to 42,620

Main Benefits:

• 39,384 to 42,620 per annum
• 6,000 Welcome bonus
• 8,000 Relocation bonus
• Promotion opportunities!
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days holiday!
• 28 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)

About the Role

Northampton Children's Trust is currently seeking experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Teams, with a specific focus on court work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied caseload and play a key role in progressing cases through court proceedings while ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.

These positions sit within Children in Care teams, with a dedicated court function, requiring strong report writing skills and confidence working within legal frameworks. The role offers a hybrid working model, with flexibility depending on service needs.

Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Rate: 38 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid (dependent on court hearings, CIC reviews, and visits)

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload involving ongoing court proceedings
• Completing high-quality assessments, court reports, and statements
• Undertaking all statutory responsibilities as a case-holding social worker
• Attending court hearings and representing the service as required
• Carrying out statutory visits and participating in Children in Care reviews

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
• Experience managing court proceedings within Children's Services
• Strong assessment and report writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you're looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking service, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Social Worker Child Protection & Court (Permanent)

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands
Salary: £44,253 £49,817 (dependent on experience)
Retention Payment: £2,500
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Child Protection & Court team.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection plans and care proceedings.
• Lead on PLO and care proceedings, writing high-quality court statements and care plans.
• Give evidence in court and work alongside legal services and Children's Guardians.
• Work with families and partner agencies to reduce risk and secure permanence for children.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience of child protection and care proceedings work, including PLO and court.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Sandwell Children's Trust?

• £2,500 retention payment.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Social Worker Safeguarding / Court Team (Permanent)

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary: £40,369 £43,686 (package up to £49,686)
Golden Hello: £6,000
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Northamptonshire Children's Trust to recruit permanent Social Workers into both their Safeguarding and Court teams.

The Role

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.
• Court Team roles: manage care proceedings and PLO, writing court statements and giving evidence.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience in child protection and/or care proceedings.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Northamptonshire Children's Trust?

• £6,000 Golden Hello.
• Choice of Safeguarding or Court team.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Female Extra Care Support Worker

Location: Barfields Court, Lymington, SO41

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Shifts Available: Days, Evenings, Long Days & alternate Weekends

Salary: From £12.80 per hour

We are currently recruiting Support Workers/Care Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team at Barfields Court in Lymington click apply for full job details

Female Extra Care Support Worker

Location: Barfields Court, Lymington, SO41

Job Type: Full time

Shifts Available: Waking Nights - 21:00 - 07:00

Salary: From £13.10 per hour

We are currently recruiting Support Workers/Care Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team at Barfields Court in Lymington click apply for full job details

Supervising Social Worker

Salary: 46,000 per annum

home based

NonStop Consulting is looking for a Supervising Social Worker who can join an Independent Fostering Agency with a very good reputation and a Good Ofsted rating, in the South West of England.

This is a fully home based role, allowing you to have a good work - life balance.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 46,000 per annum
• Good Ofsted rating
• home based
• therapeutic
• low caseload: 8 foster families
• yearly bonus offered every December to all staff members
• very good annual leave
• private healthcare offered to the Supervising Social Worker and to their partners and their children.
• Ongoing training
• opportunities for career progression
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 8 foster families located around Taunton, Exmouth, Paignton.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

A Good rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker to join their vision on supporting Children and Young people to make them feel safe and secure. You will be joing the Assessment Team. This role offers a package up to £54,400 per annum.

This role is a full-time, and permanent position. You will need to be committed and have the drive to match this Local Authority's ambitions.

Benefits for you:

• 27 Days Annual leave
• Car Allowance £1000
• Market Premium - £5,500
• Retention Payment - £3,000
• Career Progression Scheme
• Relocation Scheme
• Additional Benefits

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Castlederg/Sion Mills - Co Tyrone
£31,050 per annum increasing to £40,000 with service (Market Leading Salary)
39 Hours per Week Permanent Contract
24/7 Rotational Shift Pattern - 8 hour and 12 hour shifts available plus sleepovers Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives? Do you want a rewarding career where no two days are the same and where you can genuinely make a positive impact?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading care provider for permanent Social Care Workers to support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and associated support needs within residential services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive organisation that is committed to delivering person-centred care and investing in the development of its employees.

• Excellent starting salary of £31,050
• Salary progression up to £40,000 with service (£15.31 per hour rising to £19.32 per hour
• Permanent, full-time contract
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Meaningful and rewarding work every day
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of vulnerable adults
• Work within a values-led, person-centred service

As a Social Care Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and maximise their independence.

You will work as part of a dedicated team, supporting service users with daily living activities while promoting choice, dignity, rights, and inclusion within their local communities.

• Deliver person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support individuals to achieve personal outcomes and goals
• Encourage participation in community and social activities
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and support documentation
• Administer medication in line with policies and procedures
• Complete risk assessments and care-related documentation
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory standards are maintained
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support individuals using positive behaviour support approaches and least restrictive practices
• Contribute positively to a professional and supportive team culture

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Social Care or a related discipline

OR

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a similar setting such as:
• Residential Care
• Domiciliary Care
• Supported Living
• Learning Disability Services
• Autism Services
• Day Services
• NISCC Registration (or evidence of application where required)
• Full UK/ROI Driving Licence and access to transport for work purposes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable adults

• Experience supporting individuals who may present with behaviours of concern
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and best practice frameworks
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and electronic record systems

We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who:

• Put the needs of the people they support first
• Treat others with dignity, respect, and fairness
• Make sound decisions and solve problems effectively
• Work proactively and positively within a team
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and professional standards
• Are committed to delivering outstanding care and support

If you are seeking a rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference while benefiting from an excellent salary package, ongoing development opportunities, and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a dedicated team helping people live their best lives while building a long-term career in social care.

MPA Recruitment are proud to have been awarded first place supplier across all NHS facilities in NI for the Social Care Directorate. We are currently recruiting social care support workers across various Day centre Settings.

We are recruiting for numerous vacancies in the Enniskillen/Lisnaskea area.

The rates of pay are £12.75 Hours (Mon-Fri 08.45am-16.15pm)

Essential Criteria - Band 3

• 6 months' experience in a similar role
• NISCC Registered or willingness to apply
• Willingness to complete training courses
• Willingness to complete Access NI checks
• Experience working with learning disability needs and/or dementia nursing

Satisfactory enhanced access NI check

What we can offer you

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay as a sperate fund
• Flexibility to choose your own hours
• Oncall support from our team of dedicated consultants
• Specialist training in our inhouse training suite (we offer advanced safety interventions (MAPA) training for all our mental health facilities)
• First refusal on all trust opportunities in the Social Care Directorate as we are No 1 supplier