Locality Senior Social Worker - Children's Services

Buckinghamshire Council; Elizabeth (NJ); Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking council focused on the safety and wellbeing of children. As a Senior Social Worker, you will manage a team, deliver vital social work services, and make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children. This role offers a competitive salary with a market premium, extensive training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Enjoy a range of perks designed to enhance your work-life balance while contributing to a community that values collaboration and ambition. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Well-being Initiatives

Employee Assistance Programmes

Mental Health First Aiders

Mindfulness Workshops

Competitive Salary

Up to 30 Days Annual Leave

Free Parking

Relocation Packages

Golden Hello Lump Sum

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience working directly with vulnerable children is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a multidisciplinary team effectively.
• Deliver statutory and early help services to children.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Social Work

Team Management

Education

Recognized Social Work Qualification

Job description

Locality Senior Social Worker - Children's Services

Location: Buckinghamshire County Wide

Join our dedicated team at Children's Services and help us ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community's most vulnerable members.

"Working here has been incredibly rewarding. The support and collaboration within the team are unmatched." - Team Member

As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in managing and supervising staff, delivering statutory social work services, and promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.

At Buckinghamshire Council, we have an opportunity for a high-calibre experienced Social Worker to join one of our newly created Locality Hubs.

In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £2,750 per annum.

About us

Locality teams deliver statutory and targeted early help services to children and young people in need of support, protection, and care.

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are focused on the future and committed to serving residents better and providing stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county with one of the strongest economies in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty, ranked as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK, yet it remains well connected—only an hour from London by train. The county boasts a rich history, heritage, and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are seeking motivated, ambitious, and inspiring individuals to join us on our journey. You will benefit from a range of perks designed to ensure your happiness both at work and at home.

About the role

In this dynamic and fulfilling role, you will manage and supervise a team of multidisciplinary staff, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on children and young people's lives by providing targeted social work services, assessing needs, and developing care plans.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

• Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children
• Supervising and supporting staff
• Managing team duties and ensuring quality practice
• Delivering statutory and early help services
• Collaborating with various departments to achieve the best outcomes for children

For more detailed information, please refer to the job description.

As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, either from home or an office when required. You will be expected to work from the office a few times a week, depending on team needs.

About you

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual committed to making a positive impact on children and young people. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for social work.

To succeed, you will need:

• A recognized social work qualification
• Active SWE registration
• Significant experience working directly with vulnerable children
• The ability to manage and supervise a team effectively
• A commitment to promoting children's safety and wellbeing

For more detailed information on the criteria, please refer to the job description.

Other information

If you'd like to learn more about this role, please contact us.

Closing date: Midnight on 31st May 2025.

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received, so please apply promptly.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

Our values are Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy, which our employees uphold.

Joining Buckinghamshire Council offers you:

• A fair, inclusive culture
• The opportunity to make a real difference
• Health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Programmes, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops
• A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• Support for career development and progression
• Opportunities to participate in social and fundraising activities

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve and promote equality, fairness, and inclusion for all.

About the Service Area

Buckinghamshire is a thriving county with natural beauty, a strong economy, and resourceful communities. We face challenges related to growth, an aging population, climate change, and inequalities, especially for children and young people.

Children’s Services is on an improvement journey, with ongoing progress despite pandemic pressures. We have strong partnerships and a collective response to issues like domestic abuse, exploitation, substance misuse, and mental health.

We seek talented individuals to help us achieve the best outcomes for children, young people, and families. Our priorities include protecting vulnerable children and creating an environment where social work practice can thrive.

Every role in our Children’s Services is dedicated to supporting children and families to reach their full potential.

We recognise and reward you

We value hard work and success. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a market increment
• A ‘Golden Hello’ lump sum upon successful probation
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus other leave options and the ability to buy additional leave
• Up to 15 days of training, learning, and development
• Free parking at all office sites

Relocation packages are available if you are considering moving to Buckinghamshire.