Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team

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 WorkersThis 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 k...