Buckinghamshire - QSW - Child Protection Team (Aylesbury)
Child Protection Social Worker - Buckinghamshire County Council - Aylesbury - Locum Opportunity
Buckinghamshire County Council is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join their established Children's Services team based in Aylesbury. This is an excellent locum opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong experience in Child Protection, Safeguarding, Court Work, CIN, CP Plans, and Children in Need Services.
If you are a passionate and dedicated Children's Social Worker looking for your next contract within a supportive Local Authority, this role offers excellent pay rates, long-term stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference to children and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted and specialist social work services for children and young people requiring support, protection, and care
- Complete statutory assessments in line with local authority thresholds and safeguarding legislation
- Assess risk, parenting capacity, family functioning, and identify support needs for children and families
- Manage Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases
- Undertake direct work with children to understand their wishes, feelings, and lived experiences
- Develop and implement effective support plans, child protection plans, and care planning pathways
- Work closely with parents, carers, and families using a strengths-based and relationship-focused approach
- Collaborate with schools, health professionals, police, legal teams, and wider multi-agency partners
- Prepare high-quality court reports and represent the Local Authority in court proceedings when required
- Monitor, review, and adapt plans to ensure improved outcomes for children and young people
- Maintain accurate case recordings and statutory documentation in line with legislation and best practice
- Participate in team duty cover and support colleagues across the service where required
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Minimum 3+ years Post Qualified Experience within Children's Services in a UK Local Authority
- Strong background in Child Protection, Safeguarding, Court Work, CIN, and CP cases
- Experience completing statutory assessments and managing complex caseloads
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Excellent report writing, assessment, and multi-agency working skills
Why Work with Buckinghamshire County Council?
- Supportive and well-structured management team
- Long-term locum contracts available
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Strong focus on manageable caseloads and practitioner support
- Excellent opportunity for career progression and stability
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
- DBS check paid for by us
- £300 referral bonus for referring a friend or colleague
- £250 find your own job bonus
- Twice weekly payroll
- Dedicated consultant with specialist Local Authority market knowledge
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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