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Social Worker – Fostering - Family and Friends Team

United Kingdom, Aylesbury 40109.00 - 47629.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 30, 2026
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Are you passionate about working with Family and Friends Carers and improving the lives of children and young people in their care? Do you want to be involved in the development and improvement of services provided to Family and Friends Carers? 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 Social Worker in our Family and Friends Team within our Fostering Service. The role involves assessing and supporting people with a pre-existing relationship with the child for SGO, Family and Friends fostering and private fostering. We are looking for someone with strong writing skills who is analytical with a good understanding of the needs of family and friends carers and associated challenges.

Job Responsibility

  • Deliver targeted and specialist social work services in the area of Kinship Care
  • Clarify eligibility and undertake statutory social work assessments
  • Promote the safety and well-being of children and young people
  • Assess and support prospective Family and Friends carers in line with Fostering Regulations and court proceedings
  • Hold a manageable caseload of SG and Reg24 assessments
  • Provide carer support
  • Work within statutory guidelines and fostering regulations
  • Assist with duty with opportunities to deliver training, run support groups and be involved in the organisation of carer events
  • Support the development and growth of the service

Requirements

  • Social work qualification
  • Active SWE registration
  • Completed ASYE
  • Working knowledge of legislation and guidance which applies to family and friends work
  • Experience of working in looked after children or with foster carers
  • Knowledge of research, inquiries and recent studies affecting this sector of service and an ability to monitor its application in practice
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
  • Experience and competence in working with the courts and providing written and verbal evidence

What we offer

  • Market premium of £2,750 per annum for Grade 7
  • Golden Hello payment after one years service (£1,000 for Grade 6, £2,125 for Grade 7)
  • Competitive salary with a market increment
  • 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 office sites
  • Relocation packages available
  • Generous employer pension contribution
  • Discounts on Cafés, restaurants and shops
  • Discounts on gym memberships
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Mindfulness workshops

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