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Join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, praised for its “culture of high support and kindness.”

Be supported to be the best social worker you can be.

An exciting journey

Thank you for your interest in Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT). Let me share a little about the inspirational journey we’re on. I say ‘we’ because every member of our dedicated workforce plays a key role in transforming children’s early help and social care in Northamptonshire.

Together, we’re placing children, young people and families at the heart of all we do – in every action we take and every decision we make.

Our culture, which Ofsted assessed to be one of “kindness” and “high support” is at the heart of our improvement journey. There is no management from afar. Our approach is less about hierarchy and more about how we, as leaders support our workforce to do the best job of their lives every single day and I promise that I will.

If you’re looking to work for an organisation that encourages best practice to flourish, allows you to be creative and gives you opportunities to learn and develop then I would wholeheartedly encourage you to apply.

Sanctuary Personnel are managing all social work applications on our behalf. However, if you would like a chat, I am more than happy for you to drop me an email or DM me on twitter and we can arrange a convenient time to catch up.

Colin Foster, Chief Executive of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust: Colin.Foster@NCTrust.co.uk

Join us

A supportive leadership team

Colin Foster

Chief Executive
Andrew Tagg

Director of Finances and Resources
Cornelia Andrecut

Director of Children's Social Care
Olivia Ives

Assistant Director - Corporate Parent Services
Trish Rhynas

Assistant Director - Safeguarding and Children's Services
Louise De Chiara

Assistant Director - Quality Assurance and Commissioning
Debbie Lloyd

Assistant Director - Young People and Family Support Services & YOS

A place where practice leads policy

We realise how excessive bureaucracy can be a real barrier to change. That’s why, at NCT, we place such high importance on practice leading policy rather than the other way around. As a result, our workforce feels fully supported, listened to and empowered to work with children, young people and families to achieve positive changes.

The improvements that we have already made are having a direct impact on caseloads too. When NCT first started work in November 2021, caseloads within the duty and assessment teams were in the high 20s. Now, they average 17 within that team and 19 across the organisation.

About us

Hear from those who have made the move

Jessica Tyers – Team Manager

“I have learned so much on my journey with Northamptonshire. I feel very proud to work for NCT and will continue to drive and contribute to the ongoing improvement journey of the Trust.”
Danny Johnson – Social Worker

“For those considering working here, NCT allows you to be a professional and continue to learn in a safe and trusting environment where your opinion, views and honesty are valued and supported.”
Brian Browne – Senior Social Worker

“Since starting in February 2022, I have been able to develop so much as a social worker. For anyone thinking about coming to NCT, I would say do it because it's worth it and the more permanent sta...
Hayleigh Ashley – Apprentice Social Worker

“My colleagues are so supportive and so are management! If you enjoy a great team culture, supportive environment and meeting an all-round lovely bunch of people who always put the children on t...
Brian Browne – Senior Social Worker

“I think the biggest thing that I have seen since coming here is the passion for the work we do, and not just ‘meeting the deadlines and targets.’ You get a sense of belonging and community workin...