https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions--a988df4e-01ee-42d0-aa0a-80d0a81661ad RSS feed for Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team at Opus People Solutions. en-gb Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:53:25 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions--a988df4e-01ee-42d0-aa0a-80d0a81661ad https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions--a988df4e-01ee-42d0-aa0a-80d0a81661ad Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:55:15 GMT Location: Northampton | Salary: 38.00-38.00 Hourly | Type: Temporary | About the RoleNorthamptonshire Children''s Trust is recruiting experienced Locum Social Workers to join its Duty and Assessment Team, the frontline service and single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns across the county.All referrals are received through MASH before progressing to DAAT. The service is fast-paced, child-focused, and committed to ensuring children are seen promptly and appropriately.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake duty and assessment work for children and familiesComplete Child in Need visits within 5 working daysComplete Child Protection (CP) visits within 24 hours (same day where possible)Work at pace to ensure timely decision-making and risk managementContribute to high-quality assessments and multi-agency safeguarding responsesWorking ArrangementsOperates on a 6-week duty cycleDuring your duty week, you will be required to be office-based for the full week and local to complete visitsOutside of duty weeks, more flexible working arrangements applyDAAT is a countywide service, however the Trust aims to support candidates long-term by allocating a consistent geographical areaSkillsMinimum of 2 years'' recent DAAT experience (essential)Qualified So... Temporary