Job Description
Qualified Social Worker needed for our Permanence Team in Northampton, paying £36 ph! Position: Qualified Social Worker – Permanence Team Location: Northamptonshire Salary: £36ph Contract Type: Full-Time and on-going contract About the Role: An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Social Worker to join the Permanence Team based in Northampton. This role focuses on supporting children who are looked after by the Local Authority and have a care plan of adoption, ensuring they achieve stable and lasting permanence. Key Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with families, carers, and professionals to achieve permanence for children Support children with a care plan of adoption, ensuring their needs remain central to all planning Build strong, meaningful relationships with children, young people, and their networks Contribute to effective and proactive permanence planning Work closely with the Children in Care Service and external partner agencies Manage a fast-paced caseload while maintaining high standards of practice Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Proven experience working with Looked After Children (LAC) Experience within a LAC team, court team, or safeguarding service (including court attendance) Strong understanding of permanence planning and adoption processes Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including: Your own dedicated specialist consultant Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK Prompt and reliable payroll Free DBS and compliance service £500 referral fees For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or dylan.nel@tripodpartners.co.uk