Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?
Join our dedicated team at Children's Services and help us ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community's most vulnerable members.
"Working here has been incredibly rewarding. The support and collaboration within the team are unmatched." - Team Member
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in managing and supervising staff, delivering statutory social work services, and promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.
At Buckinghamshire Council we have an opportunity for a high calibre experienced Social Worker to join one of our newly created Locality Hubs.
In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £2,750 per annum.
Take a look at our Childrens Social Care Candidate Pack to find out more.
About us
Locality teams deliver statutory and targeted early help services to children and young people in need of support, protection and care.
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.
About the role
In this dynamic and fulfilling role, you will be responsible for managing and supervising a team of multi-disciplinary staff, ensuring that our services are delivered effectively and efficiently. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people by providing targeted social work services, assessing needs, and developing care plans.
Some of the day-to-day tasks include:
Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children
Supervising and supporting staff
Managing team duties and ensuring quality practice
Delivering statutory and early help services
Collaborating with various departments to achieve the best outcomes for children
For more detailed information, please refer to the job description.
Any-Desk:
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.
About you
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual who is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for social work.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A recognized social work qualification
Active SWE registration
Substantial experience in direct work with vulnerable children
The ability to manage and supervise a team effectively
A commitment to promoting the safety and wellbeing of children
For more detailed information on the criteria, please refer to the job description.
Other information
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact:
North Team:
Cariena Voss at cariena.voss@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Rocky Band at rocky.band@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
South Team:
Michele Grady at michele.grady@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Elizabeth Botsford at Elizabeth.Botsford@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Closing date: Midnight on 1st September 2025.
Interview date: TBC
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
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