Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker - Court Team

Buckinghamshire Council

Location:
United Kingdom , Aylesbury

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

49354.00 - 51758.00 GBP / Year

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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. This challenging but rewarding role will see you working directly with children and young people ensuring that the voice of the child is always heard and listened to.

Job Responsibility:

Work directly with children and young people ensuring that the voice of the child is always heard and listened to
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
Shape futures and create lasting positive memories
Be a friend, mentor and advocate
Work closely with children, families, schools, and other professionals to ensure that every child’s unique needs are met

Requirements:

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
Experience in evidence gathering and writing
Experience in taking the stand and giving oral evidence
Flexible and able to work well under pressure
Dedication and passion to improve the lives of children and young people

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
Fair and inclusive culture
Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
Flexible working
Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants and shops
Generous employer pension contribution in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounts on gym memberships
Annual leave up to 30 days per year, as well as other types of leave and the 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 available

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Expiration:
February 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

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