Social Worker - Permanence Team Northampton, United Kingdom £40,369 To £43,686 Full Time Apply By 20 April, 2026 Job Posted Date 31 March, 2026
Northamptonshire Children's Trust
Northampton, United Kingdom
Base: £40,369 to £43,686; bonus/equity: recruitmen...
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Experience with looked after children care
Court work proceedings experience
Evidence-based interventions for families
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Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Social Worker for their Permanence Team to support children in care towards achieving permanency through adoption. The role requires experience with looked after children and involves court work and collaboration with families and external partners. The Trust offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.
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Job Summary
The Permanence Team seeks a skilled Social Worker to support children in care with a Care Plan of adoption.
Candidates must demonstrate experience in court proceedings and the ability to use evidence-based interventions with families.
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including a £4,000 recruitment welcome bonus and up to £8,000 relocation costs.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a Social Worker for their Permanence Team to support children in care towards achieving permanency through adoption. The role requires experience with looked after children and involves court work and collaboration with families and external partners. The Trust offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.
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Salary
Base: £40,369 To £43,686; Bonus/Equity: Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £4,000; Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme plus life cover
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Experience with looked after children care
Court work proceedings experience
Evidence-based interventions for families
Conflict anticipation and response skills
Autonomous workload management
Nice-to-have
Motivation for self-development
Collaborative team working style
Proactive future planning abilities
Key Requirements
Recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma)
Registration with Social Work England
Previous experience of Adoption and Child Permanence Report writing
Enhanced DBS certificate and Barred List check clearance