Social Worker CIC

Hiring a Social Worker to join the Children in Care - Court Team!

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £40,369 to £43,686p/a, with a £6,000 Welcome Bonus + up to £8,000 Relocation Package

Permanent | Hybrid Working

* PLEASE NOTE: This role is only open to UK-based Social Workers with min 2 years PQE experience.

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children?

Our children in care service provides oversight for all the children in care in Northamptonshire. This includes children subject to legal proceedings as well as children with a plan to remain long term in our care.

We focus on building meaningful relationships with young people, their families and their carers to ensure that we plan effectively for the future of every child.

The service has 11 teams that work across the county and focus on particular cohorts of children.

You will need to be experienced at court work and will be confident and capable enough to attend court on your own if necessary.

What we’re looking for:

✔️ Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

✔️ Post-qualification experience (ideally within disabilities or children’s services)

✔️ Strong assessment, planning, and relationship-building skills

What’s on offer:

✨ £6,000 Welcome Bonus + up to £8,000 Relocation Support

✨ Retention bonus for long-term staff

✨ 28 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service)

✨ Funded SWE registration

✨ LGPS pension + life cover

✨ Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements

✨ Ongoing learning & development opportunities

If you’re ready to make a difference and join a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Get in touch: Email your CV to Leila.Sienna@frontierconsulting.com or call 077 085 93496