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Social Worker - Court Team (Children's Services)
Location: Aylesbury, High Wycombe, or Amersham
Salary: £42,512 - £50,129 plus £2,750
Line Manager: Team Manager

Overview

Are you dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people? Join Buckinghamshire Council's Court Team and become part of an organisation that values high-quality supervision, staff wellbeing, and career progression.

This is a career-graded role, offering a market premium of £2,750 per annum for Grade 7 or Grade 8 appointments, in addition to the salary.

In this role, you will collaborate with children, families, schools, and professionals to meet the unique needs of each child. Beyond a job, this is a chance to be a mentor, advocate, and friend, making a lasting difference in their lives.

Job Purpose

As a Social Worker in Children's Services, you will be a key worker responsible for delivering assessment, planning, intervention, and review services in areas including:

First Response Service
Safeguarding Service
Care Management Service
Care Services
Court Team

Main Responsibilities

Deliver specialist social work services for children and young people in need of support, protection, and care.
Conduct assessments in line with local thresholds, analysing risks, needs, and family circumstances.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, upholding their rights and entitlements.
Build meaningful relationships to understand children's experiences and wishes.
Work collaboratively with families, carers, and professionals to develop robust support and protection plans.
Represent the local authority in court and liaise with Legal Services when required.
Monitor and review care plans, ensuring ongoing effectiveness and alignment with children's needs.
Maintain accurate and timely records, adhering to best practice and local guidelines.
Provide team support, cover colleagues, and escalate concerns to senior management as necessary.

About the Role - Court Team

Under the leadership of a supportive Head of Service, Buckinghamshire's Court Team aspires to be a centre of excellence in care proceedings. This role is ideal for experienced practitioners skilled in evidence gathering, report writing, and providing oral evidence in court.

You will ensure children's voices are heard and their best interests represented in care proceedings. This diverse and challenging role offers exceptional training and development opportunities in a rewarding, specialist environment.

Values and Behaviours

We are seeking individuals who embody our core values:

Proud
Ambitious
Collaborative
TrustworthyYou should be committed to:

Centring children's lived experiences in your work.
Collaborating with families to build on their strengths.
Ensuring every voice, from children to staff, is heard.
Driving service improvement and achieving positive outcomes.

About Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council brings together the expertise of five former councils, providing a dynamic and innovative environment to serve local communities. With a rapidly growing economy and a strong commitment to residents, the council offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and seek a supportive, dynamic workplace, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed), or email