We’re Hiring – Qualified Social Worker – Court Team Location: Kettering / Northampton, Northamptonshire Reference: SCS2065 Job Type: Temporary Rate: £38 per hour Service: Children in Care – Court Team Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, working within their specialist Children in Care – Court Team.

This is a specialist role based across Kettering and Northampton, with the successful Social Worker responsible for managing a caseload involving court proceedings and supporting children and families throughout the court process.

Key Responsibilities

- Managing a caseload of court proceedings
- Completing parenting assessments
- Completing risk assessments
- Completing viability assessments
- Preparing court statements and final evidence
- Preparing and reviewing care plans
- Managing court proceedings and attending court hearings
- Working collaboratively with children, families, legal professionals and other agencies
- Ensuring all assessments, reports and records are completed to a high professional standard

Requirements

- Qualified Social Worker
- Current Social Work England registration
- Substantial and recent experience of court work




- Proven experience managing Children in Care court proceedings
- Experience completing parenting, risk and viability assessments
- Experience preparing court statements, final evidence and care plans
- Confidence attending and participating in court hearings

Please note: This is not a generic Children in Care role. Applicants must have direct and recent experience of court work. Applications from candidates without relevant court experience will not be considered.

Required Documents

- Up-to-date CV
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK
- National Insurance Number
- DBS Certificate
- Social Work England Registration Number

Why Join Us?

- Competitive £38 per hour rate
- Prospect to work within a specialist Children in Care Court Team
- Support from an experienced recruitment team
- Access to a range of short, long-term and permanent opportunities
- Professional and responsive candidate support throughout your placement

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About Supply Care Solutions

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited recruitment services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.

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