Children's Social Worker – Frontline Safeguarding & Family Support

Eden Brown Synergy; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS costs covered

Referral bonus

Additional job opportunity bonus

Twice-weekly payroll

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children Help & Protection service at Buckinghamshire Council in High Wycombe. You will work in the Quadrant D Locality Team 1, frontline in a locality setting to safeguard and promote child welfare.

The role requires a Social Work degree, SWE registration and at least 3 years' UK experience in children's services, with a driving licence essential. This is an active role with collaboration across partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Current SWE registration with Social Work England.
• At least 3 years' post-qualification UK local authority experience in children's services.
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families requiring support.
• Undertake assessments to identify needs, risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement child-centred plans to safeguard welfare.
• Complete statutory visits, care planning and assessments on time.
• Collaborate with families, partner agencies and professionals to achieve outcomes.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and protect children at risk.
• Maintain case records and produce statutory reports.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment skills

Child protection

Report writing

Interagency collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

SWE registration

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children Help & Protection service at Buckinghamshire Council in High Wycombe. You will work in the Quadrant D Locality Team 1, frontline in a locality setting to safeguard and promote child welfare.

The role requires a Social Work degree, SWE registration and at least 3 years' UK experience in children's services, with a driving licence essential. This is an active role with collaboration across partner agencies.