Buckinghamshire | Locum | £38+ per hour | Hybrid Working
Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care service. This is a frontline role supporting children and young people who are looked after, ensuring they receive consistent, high-quality care planning and support to achieve positive and stable outcomes.
In this role, you will manage a Children in Care caseload, completing statutory visits, care planning, reviews, and permanency planning. You’ll work closely with children, carers, families, and partner agencies, undertaking direct work and contributing to court and care planning processes where required.
What You’ll Need:
- Social Work England Registration
- Social Work Qualification
- Experience working with Children in Care within a statutory setting
- Strong care planning, assessment, and report-writing skills
- Experience of permanency planning and multi-agency working
- Ability to build effective relationships with children, carers, and professionals
- Flexibility to attend the office as required by the service
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Children in Care role in Buckinghamshire, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!
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