Apr 09, 2026
About the Role
Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking experienced Social Workers to join our Duty & Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced, frontline service providing the first response to safeguarding concerns for children and young people across Northamptonshire.
As a key part of the countywide safeguarding response, DAAT ensures every child is seen promptly and receives the right level of support at the earliest opportunity.
DAAT acts as the single point of contact following referrals from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The service is made up of six teams, each consisting of:
Team Manager
Advanced Practitioner
Social Workers
Newly Qualified Social Workers
Family Support WorkersKey Expectations
Child in Need (CIN) visits: within 5 days
Child Protection (CP) visits: within 24 hours, or same day where possible
Caseloads are capped at 35, with current levels typically 25-30 cases
Many cases include large sibling groups, meaning workers often manage around 5...
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
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