Children in Care - Social Worker

Job Title: Children in Care (CIC) Social Worker
Location: Buckinghamshire
Rate: £40 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary / Interim
Service Area: Children’s Social Care – Children in Care Team

Are you looking for a great opportunity to support Looked after Children?

Buckinghamshire’s Children in Care service is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children who can’t live at home. We’re looking for a committed and skilled Social Worker to provide consistent, high-quality support and planning for children and young people in care.

The Role

As a CIC Social Worker, you will:

  • Hold a varied caseload of children and young people in long-term care.

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with children to understand their needs and aspirations.

  • Develop and review care plans to ensure stability and permanence.

  • Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, health, and education professionals.

  • Prepare reports for court and attend statutory reviews, ensuring the child’s voice is central.

  • Promote independence and life skills as children move towards adulthood.

About You

You will be:

  • A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

  • Experienced in working with looked-after children, ideally within a CIC or LAC team.

  • Skilled at balancing emotional sensitivity with professional boundaries.

  • Confident in multi-agency working and advocacy for young people.

  • Organised, resilient, and able to work to statutory timescales.

Why Work With Buckinghamshire CIC?

  • £40 per hour – competitive rate for your skills and commitment.

  • The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children’s lives.

  • Supportive management and access to professional development.

  • Work as part of a passionate, dedicated team.

Apply Now
If you’re ready to help shape better outcomes for Buckinghamshire’s children in care, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Fred Thomas on 01635 226350 or fthomas@sheldon-phillips.com.