Dec 04, 2025
Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT)
Location: Northamptonshire
Pay Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella)
About the Role
Join Northamptonshire's Duty and Assessment Team (DAAT) - the frontline service for safeguarding concerns involving young people. Working closely with the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you'll play a vital role in ensuring every child is seen promptly and receives the support they need.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding referrals passed from MASH.
Complete timely visits:
Child in Need (CIN): within 5 days
Child Protection (CP): within 24 hours (same day where possible)
Manage a caseload capped at 35 (currently averaging 25-30 cases).
Work with approximately 5 families at a time, often with multiple children.
About the Service
6 teams of 8-10 professionals, including Team Managers, Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers, NQSWs, and Family Support Workers.
Countywide coverage, with long-term plans to allocate...
| IR35 Status: |
Unknown Status
|
CV-Library
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contractor