Job Description

Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care – Buckinghamshire

📍 Location: Buckinghamshire

💰 Pay: From to £38 per hour

📄 Contract: Full-Time Locum

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real impact in the lives of children in care? Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team, providing vital support and advocacy for looked after children.

Key Responsibilities:

✔ Conduct thorough assessments of children’s needs and risks, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory guidelines.

✔ Develop and implement child-centred care plans, working closely with multi-agency teams to secure the best outcomes.

✔ Regularly review and monitor progress, making necessary adjustments to support services and interventions.

✔ Provide direct support and guidance to children and their families, fostering positive relationships and stability.

✔ Advocate for children in care, ensuring their voices are heard in reviews, court proceedings, and professional meetings.

✔ Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with statutory requirements.

Requirements:

🔹 Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE) registration.

🔹 At least 3 years’ post-ASYE experience within children’s services, with a focus on Children in Care.

🔹 Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations, and other relevant legislation.

🔹 Excellent assessment, communication, and analytical skills.

🔹 Ability to manage a caseload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Buckinghamshire Council offers ongoing support, training, and opportunities for career progression, with clear pathways for internal promotion. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your professional development is valued just as much as the well-being of the children you support.

Why Choose Sheldon Phillips?

At Sheldon Phillips, we take a personal approach to recruitment. We listen to what you want and find roles that match your goals, not just those that benefit us.

📞 Interested? Call Fred on  to discuss this role in more detail.

💰 Referral Bonus: Know someone perfect for the role? Refer them to us and earn £300 if we place them! (T&Cs apply)