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United Kingdom, Aylesbury 49354.00 - 51758.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Job Description
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development? At Buckinghamshire Council we have an opportunity for a high calibre, experienced Senior Social Worker in our Court team. To make a great Social Worker in our Court Team, you'll bring your experience and knowledge from working in a similar environment within a Child Protection or Court team. You will work closely with colleagues from various teams and build positive links between your team and other parts of the service to ensure effective multi-professional working. As a children's social worker at Buckinghamshire Council, you'll have the incredible opportunity to shape futures and create lasting positive memories. Your role will be more than a job, it'll be a chance to be a friend, mentor and advocate. You'll work closely with children, families, schools, and other professionals to ensure that every child's unique needs are met. Your empathy, patience and dedication will be the driving force behind meaningful change in their lives.
Job Responsibility
Working directly with children and young people ensuring that the voice of the child is always heard and listened to
Working closely with children, families, schools, and other professionals to ensure that every child's unique needs are met
Evidence gathering and writing
Taking the stand and giving oral evidence
Building positive links between your team and other parts of the service to ensure effective multi-professional working
Requirements
Must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
Highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice with children and families
Experience from working in a similar environment within a Child Protection or Court team
Strong written skills
Experience in taking the stand and giving oral evidence
Flexible and able to work well under pressure
What we offer
Market premium of £2,750 per annum
Golden Hello payment of £2,125 after one years service (for external candidates only)
Manageable caseloads
Agile working
Access to comprehensive training and reflective supervision
Annual leave up to 30 days per year
Opportunity to buy further leave
Up to 15 days per year training, learning and development offer
Free parking across all of our office sites
Relocation packages
Generous employer pension contribution in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants and shops
Discounts on gym memberships
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops