To work directly with families, in partnership with other agencies, to deliver and provide

services to children, young people and families as their needs dictate to ensure the

welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in

accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire County Council.

The post will cover a designated area of work in fieldwork services provision within

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust to provide support to families in need using a range of

services including education, childcare teams, adolescent services, Out of Hours Service

and Fostering and Adoption Services.

The service helps children with various needs: those who have learning difficulties, need

help with schooling, have social problems, need protecting from harm, or who are in

contact with legal authorities. They also provide a dedicated service to children with