Social worker Work, Jobs in Northampton (with Salaries)

Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy
Northamptonshire Children's Trust —Northampton
- £38,461 a year
- English
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Social Worker - Duty and Assessment
Northamptonshire Children's Trust —Northampton
- £40,369 - £43,686 a year
- Experience working with children
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Social Worker - Children in Care Court
Northamptonshire Children's Trust —Northampton
- £40,369 - £43,686 a year
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Residential Support Worker
Heart & Home Living —Northampton
- £13.00 - £14.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Experience working with children
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Quick apply
7d
Social Worker - Children in Care Long Term
Northamptonshire Children's Trust —Northampton
- £40,369 - £43,686 a year
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Social Worker- Support and Safeguarding
Northamptonshire Children's Trust —Northampton
- £40,369 - £43,686 a year
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Qualified Social Worker - Adults Community Hub
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £39,190 - £41,797 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
Support Worker
Meadowspire Children’s Services —Northampton
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Care experience
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
NAYC Youth Development Youth Worker (Zero Hours)
NAYC & ACUK —Moulton
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
1d
Supervising Social Worker - Fostering (Post Approval)
Northamptonshire Children's Trust —Northampton
- £40,369 - £43,686 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3h
Residential Youth Support Worker
Assist Care Team Ltd —Northampton
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Care experience
- English
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
12d
Family Support Worker
Warwickshire County Council —Rugby
- £31,022 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Mental Health Support Worker (Youth)
Paragon Social Care —Corby
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding Team
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £39,190 - £41,797 a year
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Residential Support Worker - Full/Part Time / Bank
Aspire Childrens Care —Milton Keynes
- From £14.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Store discount
- Paid training
Quick apply
4d
Associate Brain Injury Case Manager
Adara Group Ltd —Northampton
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Case management
- Travel
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
6d
Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team - 30 hours
North Northamptonshire Council —Kettering
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Support Worker - Young People
Paragon Social Care —Bedford
- £36,400 - £58,240 a year
- School
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Social Worker - Level 2 and 3 - Children in Care
Milton-Keynes-Council —Milton Keynes
- £37,280 - £47,181 a year
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Volunteer Youth Support Worker
Central Bedfordshire Youth Team —Leighton Buzzard
- From £100 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d

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Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy

Northamptonshire Children's Trust -
Northampton

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Job details

£38,461 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Social work
English
Experience working with children
Driving
Organisational skills
Social Work England

Full job description

Our benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.
Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
Subsidised town centre car parking scheme

About the role

Your Social Work Journey Starts Here!
Join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW)

Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives—and have some fun while you’re at it? At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, we’re not just offering you a job… we’re offering you a vibrant career with purpose, passion, and people who get it.

Why Choose Us?
Because we know the first steps in your social work journey are the most important. That’s why we’ve built a brilliant ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme, designed to support, inspire, and empower you every step of the way.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

A structured and supportive ASYE programme
Mentoring from experienced and friendly practitioners
A team that celebrates successes and lifts each other up
A workplace culture that values YOU—your ideas, your voice, your well-being
Ongoing training, CPD, and career development opportunities
A Relationship Practice Approach
NCT Values at the heart of the work we do with children, young people and families

We know social work can be tough—but it’s also deeply rewarding, and with the right team behind you, it can even be joyful.

What will you be doing?

We recognise the importance of supporting our newly qualified staff. That’s why all NQSWs will undertake the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). This structured program will help you transition into your role, providing mentorship, training, and opportunities to build your expertise.

Main duties to include::

Manage a caseload of children and young people requiring social work support, including children in need and children looked after.
Work alongside experienced social workers on complex casework to develop your skills and confidence.
Conduct assessments, visit children and their families, and carry out direct work to support their needs.
Develop and review care plans, ensuring all interventions prioritise the best interests of children and young people.

Be the Change. Be the Support. Be the Spark
Whether you’re passionate about safeguarding, children with lived experiences, family support, or empowering young people Northamptonshire Children’s Trust is where you can grow your skills, find your rhythm, and truly thrive.

Apply now and let’s shape the future, together.

About you

We’re building a workforce that makes a real difference. To join our ASYE programme as an NQSW, you must be:

Degree-qualified in Social Work (undergraduate or postgraduate)
Either in your final year of study, awaiting your final results or recently qualified (Not worked as social worker before)
Passionate about improving the lives of children and families
Able to work under pressure with strong organisational skills
You have or are in the process of obtaining your Social Work England registration
Able to drive and have access to a vehicle or actively learning do so
Have the right to work in the UK – please note, we do not currently offer visa sponsorship for this role

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.

Enhanced DBS clearance and SW England required. Some posts in MASH and First Response (s47) teams are based in the Criminal Justice Centre (CJC) and are therefore subject to annual vetting by Northamptonshire Police. This clearance is required to undertake the role.

Important dates:

Advertising Date : 27th July 2026

Closing Date : 5th October 2026 ( Midnight)

Assessment Center : Week commencing 26th October 2026

Start Date : 11th January 2027

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check

About us

At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make and every action we take is guided by our commitment to delivering high-quality services that make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Northamptonshire.

We know that our people are our greatest strength. Our workforce is at the centre of our success, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to do the best job of their lives every day. We foster a culture built on kindness, collaboration and trust, where achievements are recognised, ideas are welcomed and innovation is encouraged.

We are proud of the positive impact we make together and delighted that our work has been recognised by Ofsted, with an Outstanding rating for Leadership and Management and Good ratings across Help and Protection, Children in Care and Care Leavers.

At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation. We are a Disability Confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers, who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an ambitious, supportive and forward-thinking organisation, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust could be the place for you.

Supporting Children – A Career That Matters

Apply Now

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social worker jobs in northampton

Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) - Social Work Academy

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment

Social Worker - Children in Care Court

Residential Support Worker

Social Worker - Children in Care Long Term

Social Worker- Support and Safeguarding

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Community Hub

Support Worker

NAYC Youth Development Youth Worker (Zero Hours)

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering (Post Approval)

Residential Youth Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker (Youth)

Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

Residential Support Worker - Full/Part Time / Bank

Associate Brain Injury Case Manager

Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team - 30 hours

Support Worker - Young People

Social Worker - Level 2 and 3 - Children in Care

Volunteer Youth Support Worker

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