Social Worker - Child Protection Team - Buckinghamshire

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

Social Worker - Children Help & Protection

Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Team: Quadrant D Locality Team 1
Pay Rate: £38-£42 per hour umbrella
Authority: Buckinghamshire Council

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children Help & Protection service at Buckinghamshire Council, based within the Quadrant D Locality Team 1 in High Wycombe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Children's Social Worker to join a frontline locality team, supporting children and families while promoting positive outcomes and ensuring children's safety and welfare.

Your daily responsibilities will include

• Managing a caseload of children and families requiring support and intervention.


• Undertaking assessments to identify children's needs, risks and levels of vulnerability.


• Developing and implementing child-centred plans to safeguard and promote children's welfare.


• Completing statutory visits, care planning and relevant assessments within required timescales.


• Working collaboratively with families, partner agencies and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.


• Responding to safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action to protect children at risk.


• Maintaining accurate case records and producing reports in line with statutory requirements.

Essential Requirements

• A recognised Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.


• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).


• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience working in Social Work roles within a UK English Local Authority.


• Experience in children's social care, safeguarding and child protection.


• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS costs covered.


• Referral bonus for recommending other social care professionals.


• Additional bonus for securing your own job opportunity.


• Twice-weekly payroll.


• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.