• Job Description

  Req#: F0103-BUC13338?language=en&page=916&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for delivering great services, with expertise and experience in working on complex cases in the community... looking for a new role?

  If the answer is Yes, then look no further, we are recruiting to our fantastic Early Resolution and Safeguarding Team here at Buckinghamshire Council!

  We have two exciting opportunities available, we are looking for an experienced Social Worker primarily to support Safeguarding and another experienced Social Worker to primarily support Early Resolution.

  This is a great opportunity to experience a different pace and style of work and have responsibility for being a gatekeeper for Adult Social Care. Your input can have a positive impact on enabling people to remain independent for as long as possible in the community.

  Now is an exciting time to join our team, as we continue on our journey to strengthen and transform our partnership approach, working collaboratively with our internal and external colleagues and sector partners.

  In addition to the salary advertised,you will receive a market premium of £2,275 per annum. You will also receive a Golden Hello lump-sum payment of £2,000 paid on successful completion of your probationary period.

  You must be a qualified Social Worker (holding a social work degree or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England. In addition, a full driving licence with access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.

  Main duties of the job

  As a social worker at Buckinghamshire Council, you will ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire. You will:

  • Be an ambassador and leader across social work, both internally and externally.
  • Provide a high-quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and your experience.
  • Comply with legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies and procedures.
  • Deliver outstanding support to our residents and ensure that regular monitoring and review of care and support plans are carried out.
  • Be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social Work.

  Naturally, youll be a great people person, familiar with working to a strength-based approach. Thinking outside the box, youll support your clients and help prevent, reduce or delay the need for care. Bringing your in-depth knowledge of the latest legislation and statutory guidance, youll work independently and with colleagues to support adults and their families. Persistence and an adaptable approach are needed in an outcome-focused way with partners such as health services, community sector, housing, care providers and other stakeholders.

  About us

  Why join us?

  You will be joining a collaborative, dedicated and enthusiastic team of Social Work professionals who are very proud of their profession, and whose passion is to work with, support and protect our residents who are most vulnerable in our County, whilst promoting their autonomy at all times in line with Making Safeguarding Personal.

  We invest in staff wellbeing

  We focus on staff wellbeing to enable our employees to support the most vulnerable communities. To achieve this, we provide regular practice, learning and development opportunities via our team huddles and workshops so as to reflect on and consider ways to creatively support people to retain their autonomy and safety where possible, whilst supporting each other.

  We also have monthly team meetings and encourage active participation of employees to ensure your voice is heard. We also organise meditation and getting active sessions, hold team building and support volunteering days, and promote open and inclusive communication.

  Robust induction

  We have an innovative approach to induction whereupon you will be provided with a buddy and presented with a schedule of shadowing opportunities already booked into your calendar to help you settle into your role from the first day on the job.

  Staff Benefits

  You will receive free parking and an essential car user allowance, we will cover the cost of your annual Social Work England registration.

  Date posted

  04 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £37,533 to £39,336 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  F0103-BUC13338

  Job locations

  Walton Street

  Aylesbury

  HP20 1UA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the job description attached for a full list of essential and desirable criteria for the role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the job description attached for a full list of essential and desirable criteria for the role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Please see the job description attached for a full list of essential and desirable criteria for the role.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Please see the job description attached for a full list of essential and desirable criteria for the role.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Buckinghamshire Council

  Address

  Walton Street

  Aylesbury

  HP20 1UA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Buckinghamshire Council

  Address

  Walton Street

  Aylesbury

  HP20 1UA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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