Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Children's Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join their Duty and Assessment Team.

Duty and assessment is the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people in Northamptonshire.

Professionals from a range of services that have contact with children, young people, their families and carers, collaborate to ensure immediate and prompt responses; their combined knowledge and expertise keeping children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm.

With a rotating duty element, the team works at pace, completing robust short-term quality assessments of need, ensuring the right service provision is in place. Skilled social workers in these teams are friendly and confident professionals, who are able to work collaboratively to very tight deadlines, and ensure the child’s voice is evident throughout.

You will be responsible for responding to new referral from professionals and members of public and work with children and young people on a short term basis after the initial referral until your cases transfer from the DAAT to other teams.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Social Worker.