Qualified Social Worker | Children’s Services | Buckinghamshire | £38 - £40ph

Community Care Live; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency is hiring a Social Worker for their Children's Services in Buckinghamshire. The role involves delivering statutory services, completing assessments, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants should have a degree in Social Work and experience in a related environment. The position offers competitive pay between £38 - £40 per hour, and opportunities for professional development. The role is based across Aylesbury, High Wycombe, or Amersham.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to a wide variety of jobs

Prompt payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Referral fee

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Degree in Social Work and be registered with the social work regulator.
• Experience working with children and young people is vital.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work collaboratively with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted and specialist social work services to children and young people.
• Complete statutory assessments in line with local thresholds.
• Build effective relationships to understand children’s views.

Skills

Child protection knowledge

Assessment planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Legal knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker needed for our Children’s Services in Buckinghamshire, paying between£38 - £40ph !

• Locations: Aylesbury, High Wycombe or Amersham
• Service Areas: First Response, Safeguarding, Care Management, and Care Services
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Rate:£38 - £40ph

About the Role:

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Social Workers to join our Children’s Services teams across Buckinghamshire. As an allocated key worker, you will play a vital role in delivering statutory social work services throughout a child or young person’s journey, ensuring they receive the right support, protection, and care at the right time.

You will undertake assessment, planning, intervention/support and review responsibilities, working within established thresholds and statutory guidelines to promote the safety, wellbeing and improved outcomes of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver targeted and specialist social work services to children and young people requiring support, protection or care.
• Complete statutory assessments in line with local thresholds to identify needs, risks and parenting capacity.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, rights and positive outcomes of children and young people. Build effective relationships with children and young people to understand their views and lived experiences.
• Work collaboratively with parents/carers using a strengths-based, relationship-focused approach.
• Engage and coordinate with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partners. Develop and implement support, protection, care and pathway plans that meet assessed needs.
• Ensure plans are commissioned and resourced appropriately, offering value for money. Work in line with legislation, statutory guidance, and organisational policies.
• Liaise with Legal Services and represent the Local Authority in court when required.
• Monitor and review plans to ensure they remain effective and outcome-focused.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records on electronic systems.
• Identify unmet needs and elevate concerns or risks in line with procedures.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and continual professional development. Contribute to team duties and provide cover for colleagues when needed.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892or send your CV to [e-mail]