Children's SW - Help & Protection Team - Buckinghamshire
An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Help and Protection Team in Buckinghamshire. This is a rewarding role for an experienced practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will work within a supportive, child-centred environment where professional development and effective partnership working are valued.
You will manage a varied caseload involving children and young people who may be subject to child in need, child protection or safeguarding plans. Your responsibilities will include undertaking assessments, identifying risk and need, preparing clear care plans, and reviewing progress regularly. You will undertake statutory visits, maintain accurate case records and ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions.
The role will involve working closely with parents and carers, schools, health professionals, police, legal services and other partner agencies. You will contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, care planning meetings and court proceedings where required. You will be expected to analyse information effectively, exercise sound professional judgement and take timely action to safeguard children from harm.
Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working in children’s social care, particularly within help and protection, child in need or child protection services, is essential. You should have a sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding practice, together with strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills.
You will be organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of practice. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, reflective supervision and continuous improvement is essential. The ability to travel to undertake visits and attend meetings is also required. In return, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families while developing your practice within a professional and collaborative team.
Children's SW - Help & Protection Team - Buckinghamshire
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