Social Worker - Court Team (Children's Services)
Location: Aylesbury, High Wycombe, or Amersham
Salary: £42,512 - £50,129 plus £2,750
Line Manager: Team Manager
Overview
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer that prioritises high-quality supervision, wellbeing, and career development? Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Court Team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping futures and making meaningful change in children's lives.
Please note: This is a career-graded role. If appointed to a Grade 7 or Grade 8 position, you will receive a market premium of £2,750 per annum in addition to the salary.
As a Social Worker in our Court Team, you'll work closely with children, families, schools, and professionals to ensure the unique needs of each child are met. This role offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be a friend, mentor, and advocate for children, making a lasting positive impact.
Job Purpose
As a Social Worker in Children's Services, you will act as an allocated key worker providing assessment, planning, intervention, and review services across key areas, including:
First Response Service
Safeguarding Service
Care Management Service
Care Services
Court Team
Main Responsibilities
Provide targeted and specialist social work services for children and young people in need...