Ackerman Pierce Ltd
Buckinghamshire
Full Time
Permanent
£45,262 - £52,879 Per Annum
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.
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:
Our supportive Head of Service aims to make the Court Team a centre of excellence in care proceedings. We are looking for experienced practitioners with strong evidence-gathering, writing skills, and experience giving oral evidence in court. This diverse role offers excellent training for candidates wanting to grow in a complex yet rewarding environment.
As a Social Worker in the Court Team, you will work directly with children, ensuring their voices are heard and that their best interests are represented in care proceedings. The work is varied, providing opportunities to develop key skills in this specialist area.
We are looking for individuals who embody our organisation's values:
You will be committed to:
Buckinghamshire Council combines the strengths of five former councils to serve local people, communities, and businesses more effectively. With a rapidly growing economy and a strong commitment to residents, Buckinghamshire offers a dynamic environment for personal and professional development.
If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to work in a supportive, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) , or email
Ackerman Pierce Ltd
Buckinghamshire
Full Time
Permanent
£45,262 - £52,879 Per Annum