Qualified Social Worker - Long Term Support & Review Team South

Qualified Social Worker – Long Term Support & Review Team South

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Come join the fantastic South Locality social work team! We are a vibrant community team based in High Wycombe. In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a market premium of £2,275 per annum, and a ‘Golden Hello’ lump‑sum payment of £2,000 after successful completion of your probationary period.

We are closer than you think! We have excellent transport links, including easy access to the M25 and M40, making the role commutable from Slough, Reading, Hillingdon, Luton and Bedfordshire, and we are outside the ULEZ zone.

We invest in staff wellbeing. We organise meditation and “getting active” sessions, team building, volunteering days, and promote open and inclusive communication.

Robust induction. We provide a buddy and a schedule of shadowing opportunities to help you settle in from day one.

Realistic expectations. You can expect a manageable caseload of up to 25 active cases and supportive, approachable managers.

Staff benefits. You will get free parking, a car user allowance, coverage of your annual Social Work England registration, discounts on cafés and restaurants, auto‑enrolment into our generous Pension Scheme, and a salary‑sacrifice personal car lease scheme.

We value and invest in you. We provide a range of internal and external training courses, free access to RIPFa resources, and a clear career progression pathway. A bespoke personal development plan will support you.

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation formed from the previous five councils, focused on serving residents better and providing stronger representation. We have created more social work roles, adapted to community‑based practices, and established the ‘Better Lives’ strategy since 2019.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious, and inspiring people to join us on our journey.

As a social worker at Buckinghamshire Council, you will ensure the highest standards of service for 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, managing a caseload within appropriate supervision and within the framework of relevant legislation and policy.
• Comply with legislation, statutory guidance, and local policies and procedures.
• Deliver outstanding support to residents and ensure that regular monitoring and review of care and support plans are carried out.
• Maintain competence in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social Work.

Mobile
: A “mobile” role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, access digital folders, work from home, and meet your team where needed.

You must be a qualified Social Worker (holding a social work degree or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England. A full driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.

You will be a people‑oriented professional familiar with a strength‑based approach, adaptative, and able to work independently and collaboratively with partners such as health services and housing providers. Persistence and an adaptable approach are needed to deliver outcomes.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all convictions as required. For further filtering information, refer to Nacro guidance and the Ministry of Justice guidance.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please submit early.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience and achievements honestly.

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

Our values:
Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, Trustworthy
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We offer a fair and inclusive culture, opportunities to make a difference,…