Details:
- Salary: £36,002 - 44,752 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Aylesbury Buckinghamshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Job Title: Locality Social Worker - Children's Services
Location: Buckinghamshire, County Wide
Salary: £36,002 - £44,752
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Application Deadline: 8 Jul 2024
Overview
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who prioritises high-quality supervision, wellbeing, and career development? At Buckinghamshire Council, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our newly created Locality Hubs.
No Court Work Involved! Focus on Direct Support and Care!
As a children's social worker, you'll have the incredible opportunity to shape futures and create lasting positive memories. Your role will be more than a job - it'll be a chance to be a friend, mentor, and advocate. You'll work closely with children, families, schools, and other professionals to ensure that every child's unique needs are met. Your empathy, patience, and dedication will be the driving force behind meaningful change in their lives.
About Us
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 provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
About the Role
As a Social Worker in Children's Services, you will deliver statutory and targeted early help services to children and young people in need of support, protection, and care. You will hold case responsibility and work collaboratively with parents, carers, and multi-disciplinary professionals to develop support, protection, and care plans to meet the assessed needs of children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake statutory social work assessments
Establish rapport and build relationships with children and young people
Monitor and review the impact of support, protection, and care plans
Maintain all necessary records and documentationFor more information on the role, please refer to the job description.
About You
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual with:
A recognised social work qualification
Active HCPC registration
Demonstrable experience in direct work with vulnerable children and young people
Experience working in partnership with parents, carers, and multi-disciplinary professionals
A working knowledge of relevant legislative, procedural, and theoretical frameworks for working with children and familiesJoin us at Buckinghamshire Council, where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, without the burden of court work. Apply today to become part of our committed and supportive team!
Contact:
Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce
Phone: (phone number removed)