Overview
We’re looking for an inspiring, committed and ambitious Social Worker to join our Under 16 Children in Care Team within our Corporate Parenting Service. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in care and care‑experienced young adults. The vision is centred on ensuring every child in care and every care‑experienced young adult is empowered to thrive and reach their full potential.
About the Role
This graded Grade 7 role involves carrying a varied caseload of children in care and care leavers, providing statutory social work that places each young person’s voice and lived experience at the centre. Responsibilities include:
* Building meaningful, trusting relationships with children and young people to ensure their views shape decision‑making.
* Completing high‑quality assessments and developing child‑centred care and pathway plans.
* Working collaboratively with families, carers, and multi‑agency partners.
* Representing the local authority in court when required and maintaining accurate, timely records.
You will also receive regular reflective supervision, access to professional development, and the support of a team that values quality practice and continuous learning.
About You
You’ll be a committed and reflective Social Worker, passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children. You’ll have:
* A recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
* Strong communication skills and emotional resilience.
* Experience working with vulnerable children and families.
* A full driving licence and an enhanced DBS check.
* Confidence in carrying out assessments, planning interventions, and managing a busy caseload.
Salary and Benefits
In addition to the advertised salary, you will receive a market premium of £2,750 per annum. You will also be entitled to a Golden Hello lump‑sum payment of £2,125 after 1 year’s service (Grade 7 external candidates only). The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions, and all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We are an equal opportunities employer and support a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All applicants will be considered fairly according to legal requirements.
All applicants must declare convictions as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice.
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