https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions-ltd--e60baa2c-77df-4533-b0ce-24c9bc3add09 RSS feed for Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team at Opus People Solutions Ltd. en-gb Thu, 21 May 2026 00:54:50 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions-ltd--e60baa2c-77df-4533-b0ce-24c9bc3add09 https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-duty-and-assessment-team-opus-people-solutions-ltd--e60baa2c-77df-4533-b0ce-24c9bc3add09 Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Northampton | Salary: £38/hour | Type: Temporary | About the Role Northamptonshire 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 Manager Advanced Practitioner Social Workers & Newly Qualified Social Workers Family Support Workers This is a service that moves at pace, with clear expectations: Child in Need visits within 5 days Child 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 support Geographical consisten... Temporary