Social Worker – Children in Care

Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury) | Locum | £38–£40 per hour | Hybrid Working

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team based in Aylesbury. You will work with looked after children, ensuring high-quality care planning, permanency planning, and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a caseload of looked after children and care leavers
• Complete statutory visits, reviews, and care planning
• Undertake direct work with children and young people
• Contribute to permanency planning, including long-term fostering, adoption, and special guardianship
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, panels, and court
• Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners to support stability and positive outcomes

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience working with Children in Care or Looked After Children
• Experience in care planning, reviews, and permanency work
• Strong assessment, communication, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment

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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