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Contract

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

Sheldon Phillips Ltd
Northampton
money-bag £38/day
Posted: 22 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 20 August 2026
Ref: 225399261

Social Worker – Assessment Team - Northampton Children's Trust

Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2 days per week, Fully office-based during duty week (1 in 6)
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Northampton to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Northampton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.

Duties

  • Carry out needs led child focused assessments
  • Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
  • Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
  • Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
  • Listen and promote the voice of the child

What you need

  • Social Work Qualification
  • Social Work England registration
  • Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Northampton , call Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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