We are excited for the right person to join Northamptonshire Children’s Service as part of our Legal Case Progression Team. You will work 2 days a week alongside the part time post holder and together be responsible for driving forward case progress where legal intervene is required. In order to achieve this, you must be an experienced qualified social worker with an expert knowledge in childcare legislation, court work and be able to quality assure work to a high standard.
Our benefitsWe 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:
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 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
What will you be doing? You will have responsibility for maintaining our legal trackers and offer support, guidance, and constructive challenge across the Trust. You will also work collaboratively with the judiciary and other stakeholders to continue our work in improving the quality and timeliness of legal proceedings.
About youYou should be well organised, analytical and an excellent communicator. For more information please contact Janice Straker (current post holder) Janice.Straker@NCTrust.co.uk or Abigail Marsden (Strategic Manager) Abigail.Marsden-Findlay@NCTrust.co.uk for more information and to arrange a chat.
When applying please ensure your supporting statement covers how you fulfil the essential criteria set out in the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting. You will need to provide a full employment history including any gaps since leaving full time education
About usNorthamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children’s Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.
