Qualified Social Worker - Long Term Support & Review Team South

Overview

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils, focused on improving the lives of local residents, communities and businesses. We have created new social work roles, adopted a strength‑based practice model – ‘Better Lives’ – and are committed to reducing caseloads and staff supervision to provide more personal support to residents.

We are closer than you think – excellent transport links and easy access to the M25, M40, Slough, Reading, Hillingdon, Luton and Bedfordshire make commuting easy, and we are outside the ULEZ zone.

We invest in staff wellbeing. Meditation and “getting active” sessions, team‑building, volunteering days and open communication create a supportive environment where you can thrive.

• Free parking and a car user allowance
• Annual Social Work England registration coverage
• Discounts on cafés, restaurants, shops and auto‑enrolment onto the Pension Scheme
• Salary‑sacrifice personal car lease scheme (post‑probation)

As a social worker at Buckinghamshire Council you will ensure the highest standards of service to residents of Buckinghamshire. Your key responsibilities include:

• Act as an ambassador and leader across social work, both internally and externally.
• Provide high‑quality professional casework and manage a caseload within a supportive supervisory framework.
• Comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
• Deliver outstanding support to residents, ensuring regular monitoring and review of care and support plans.
• Be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social Work.

This is a mobile role, allowing you to schedule your own diary, work from home and meet colleagues and clients in various locations.

You must be a qualified Social Worker (holding a social work degree or equivalent), registered with Social Work England, and ideally have experience in Adult Social Care in the UK. You must hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. You are a people‑oriented professional who works to a strength‑based approach, is adaptable, persistent and able to work independently and collaboratively with partners such as health services, the community sector, housing, care providers and other stakeholders.

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions must be declared.
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 are required to be declared.
• For further information on filtering, refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice.

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

We understand candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills and achievements accurately. All applications will be assessed on honesty and personal capabilities.

• A fair and inclusive culture
• The chance to make a real difference
• Health and well‑being initiatives such as an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Fun activities including fundraising and social events

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults  value equality, diversity, inclusion and are a Disability Confident employer. Our flexible working arrangements enable a productive, happy workforce and our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve.