Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications & Requirements
* 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
About Buckinghamshire Council & Service Area
At Buckinghamshire Council we have an opportunity for a high calibre experienced Social Worker to join one of our newly created Locality Hubs. 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 focused on the future and committed to serving residents, representing Buckinghamshire locally and nationally, and sustaining strong economic and social opportunities for the county.
Children's Services is on an improvement journey; we work with partners to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk, and to promote positive outcomes. Our key priorities include protecting vulnerable children and young people from harm and supporting social work practice. We collaborate with partners including the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership to improve responses to domestic abuse, exploitation, substance misuse and mental health issues. Wherever you work in Children’s Services, you will be part of a team dedicated to helping children and their families reach their full potential.
Legal & Compliance
* Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to balance work with other commitments
* We are 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 applicants are required to declare: all unspent convictions and conditional cautions; all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Exceptions Order
Benefits & Rewards
* Competitive salary with a market increment
* A 'Golden Hello' lump sum payment upon successful completion of probation
* Annual leave up to 30 days per year, with options for additional leave
* Up to 15 days per year training, learning and development opportunities
* Free parking across all office sites
* Market premium of £2,750 per annum (in addition to salary)
* Relocation packages available
* Discounts via employee benefits portal (cafés, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
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