Social Worker - Children in Care Long Term

Join our Children in Care Long Term Team and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people who need committed, relationship-focused social workers to help them achieve stability, permanence and positive futures.At Northamptonshire Children's Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding services for children in our care. Our Children in Care Long Term Team works with children and young people who are subject to Care Orders and whose plan is for long-term care. We are passionate about ensuring children experience stability, security, belonging and the opportunity to thrive.This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful direct work, build lasting relationships and advocate for children and young people throughout their care journey. You will work alongside children, carers, families and partner agencies to ensure every child is listened to, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.We are proud of our relationship-based approach to practice, where the voice of the child is central to all decision-making, reflective practice is valued, and social workers are supported to provide high-quality interventions that make a real and lasting impact.We welcome the opportunity to speak to any interested candidates so please feel free to email one of our corporate parenting, service manager: Lesley Lown; [email protected]  and you can agree a mutually agreeable time to call you.Why Join Us?Working within our Children in Care Long Term Team offers the opportunity to:Build enduring and meaningful relationships with children and young people.Deliver purposeful direct work that helps children understand their experiences, identity and future plans.Champion permanence and long-term stability for children in care.Be part of a supportive and collaborative team culture.Receive regular reflective supervision and management support.Access opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.Work alongside experienced multi-agency partners committed to achieving positive outcomes for children.Contribute to a service that values creativity, innovation and excellent social work practice.