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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Safeguarding Provider Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Social Worker with substantial experience and knowledge of safeguarding to join our friendly team.
This role involves the day-to-day prioritisation of safeguarding referrals and safeguarding case management, using Making Safeguarding Personal and working in partnership with providers and other stakeholders to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of our citizens.
You will also be providing staff supervision, undertaking duty on a rota basis, and working within key legislation such as The Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for someone who is a team player with creative problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise and work under pressure alongside the Team Manager . You will receive regular supervision and support from the Team Manager.
Your role will also be key in helping shape our services and the team.
There is an expectation for you to be in the office at Haylock House, Kettering at least once a week.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Laurie Warrilow: laurie.warrilow@northnorthants.gov.uk
About you
You will need to have:
- Experience of working with individuals
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014
- Communication and IT skills
- Ability to prioritise and risk assess
- Ability to work to deadlines
Please note you must have a Social Work qualification for this role.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
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