https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions-ltd--328ebab4-e91c-45f5-93a2-91beb2416a97 RSS feed for Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team at Opus People Solutions Ltd. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:14 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions-ltd--328ebab4-e91c-45f5-93a2-91beb2416a97 https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions-ltd--328ebab4-e91c-45f5-93a2-91beb2416a97 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:52:54 GMT Location: Northampton | Salary: 38.00-38.00 Hourly | Type: Temporary | About the RoleNorthamptonshire Children''s Trust is looking for experienced Social Workers to join the Duty and Assessment Service-a fast-paced, frontline team at the heart of safeguarding children and young people across the county.DAAT acts as the single point of contact for all safeguarding concerns, receiving referrals via MASH and progressing them through assessment. This is a dynamic and impactful service, where timely decision-making and direct work with families makes a real difference.You''ll be working in one of six well-structured teams made up of:Team ManagerAdvanced PractitionerSocial Workers and Newly Qualified Social WorkersFamily Support WorkersThis is a service that moves at pace, with clear expectations:Child in Need visits within 5 daysChild Protection visits within 24 hours (or same day where required) Why Join The Team?Stable and supportive leadership - experienced, long-standing managers who know the service inside out Manageable caseloads - capped at 35, typically 25-30, with family-based allocation (often around 5 families per worker)Structured way of working - clear processes and strong team supportGeographical consistency - opportunity to work within an al... Temporary