Social Worker - Children with Disabilities
Location: Aylesbury
This role is also entitled to Market Premium of £2,750 and a one-off Golden Hello Payment of £2,125.
External Golden Hello Payment is paid to new recruits after successful completion of twelve months’ service.
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 to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
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
The CWD team provides a wide range of helpful and statutory social work interventions supporting our young people. This support is varied, it involves Looked After Children, Child Protection Planning and Children in Need. The CWD team are well established and are managed by a proactive Head of Service who is very ambitious for our children and young people.
A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.
About you
The ideal social worker will have sound social work practice and have some knowledge of working and supporting young people with additional needs. The team offer manageable caseloads, agile working, and access to comprehensive training and reflective supervision. Most importantly you will share our dedication and passion to improve the lives of children and young people.
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).
About the Business Unit
Children’s Services is on an improvement journey and as our very recent Ofsted report shows, we have continued to improve despite the pressures of the pandemic and have built solid foundations for future success. Relationships with partners are strong and our collective response to the pandemic has strengthened and deepened our work together.
We are looking for talented and driven individuals to help us achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and families in Buckinghamshire. Our key priorities include continuing to protect vulnerable children and young people from harm, whilst sustaining an environment where social work practice can thrive.
We recognise and reward you
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements.
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