North Northamptonshire Council is looking for a Principal Social Worker / Principal Care Manager. It’s a temporary, full-time post based in Thrapston, with hybrid working, paying £49,817 to £53,051 a year. Applications close on Sunday 15 November 2026.
About the role
Supports the Team Manager in the East Northants Adult Social Care Team at Cedar Drive, Thrapston. Covers day-to-day operational delivery, practice and safeguarding oversight, and line management of staff.
About North Northamptonshire Council
North Northamptonshire Council is the unitary authority created in 2021 from the former Corby, East Northamptonshire, Kettering and Wellingborough councils and the northern part of Northamptonshire County Council. It serves the four main towns of Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden along with a wide rural area, and runs all local council services.
What they’re looking for
- At least three years post-qualifying experience
- ASYE completed
- Adult social care practice foundations
- Safeguarding and quality assurance experience
- Experience managing and supervising staff
- Performance management in statutory setting
What’s on offer
- Employer pension contribution with life cover
- 28 days leave rising to 33
- Option to buy 10 extra days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid and flexible working
How to apply
You apply directly with North Northamptonshire Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 15 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on North Northamptonshire Council’s website.
