Job Description
We're Hiring – Qualified Social Worker – Court Team Location: Kettering / Northampton, Northamptonshire Reference: SCS**** 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
Opportunity 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
Qualified 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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