Job Advert: Social Worker - Children in Care
Location: Aylesbury
Salary: £37,533 - £44,569 (in addition, you will receive a market premium of £2,750 per annum if appointed to a Grade 7 position)

Overview
We have exciting opportunities for a Social Worker within our supportive Children In Care team. We are looking for a passionate individual dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people.

Our Children in Care Team is a large, busy service comprising social workers and 16+ social workers. We adopt a child-centred approach, working collaboratively with children and their families.

About Us
Buckinghamshire Council is a dynamic organisation formed from the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county. We are committed to creating positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. With a focus on the future, we strive to serve residents better and provide robust representation for Buckinghamshire both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county with one of the strongest economies in the UK. The area boasts outstanding natural beauty, ranking among the top rural locations to live, while being conveniently located just an hour from London by train. With a rich history, it is also the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We seek motivated, ambitious, and inspiring individuals to join us on our journey. Enjoy a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance.

About the Role
As a Social Worker in our team, you will support children living with relatives, friends, foster families, or in children's homes and semi-independent units. Through regular visits, assessments, and care plan reviews, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children. Your role will involve understanding their wishes and championing their potential.

Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will receive regular supervision and collaborate with partner organisations, including Health Services, CAMHS, IROs, and carers.

Buckinghamshire Council Children's Services has adopted the Strengthening Families Framework, which provides a purposeful approach that is:

Collaborative
Strengths-based
Relationship-focusedThis approach is used in our assessments, care plans, case summaries, child write-ups following visits, and resource requests.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job summary.

About You
We welcome applications from Social Workers who:

Hold a social work qualification
Have active HCPC/SWE registration
Have completed their ASYE
Possess recent and at least two years of post-ASYE experience within a Local AuthorityWe seek individuals demonstrating commitment and dedication, with a proven track record of good lengths of service in previous roles. Most importantly, you must share our passion for improving the lives of children and young people.

How to Apply
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children and young people, please submit your application.

For further information or to apply, contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or via email at