Qualified Social Worker - Locality Team

📍 Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid Working Available)
🕒 Contract: Temporary / Agency
🗓 Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
💰 Rate: From £38ph

The Role:

Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next role within a dynamic Locality Team?

We are working with a forward-thinking local authority in Buckinghamshire currently seeking skilled practitioners to join their Children's Services on a temporary basis. The role focuses on delivering high-quality interventions across Child Protection (CP), Children in Need (CIN), and Looked After Children (LAC). This role is based in High Wycombe.

This is a hybrid role, offering a balance of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

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Hold and manage a varied caseload involving Child Protection, Child in Need, and Looked After Children

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Complete assessments, care planning, and statutory visits in accordance with national and local guidelines

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Chair and contribute to case conferences, court proceedings, and planning/review meetings

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Engage directly with children and families to promote positive outcomes and ensure the child's voice is heard

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Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to deliver coordinated support

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Maintain accurate case records and reports in line with statutory requirements

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Safeguard children and young people, ensuring interventions are timely, appropriate, and effective

Requirements:

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Social Work England registration (Essential)

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Proven experience within a Children's Locality Team setting

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Sound understanding of legislation and statutory responsibilities relating to children's social care

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Confident working across CIN, CP and LAC

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Strong communication, report writing, and assessment skills

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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

Benefits of This Role:

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Flexible hybrid working arrangements

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Supportive management and team culture

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Competitive hourly rate - negotiable based on experience

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Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families

Why Ardent Social?

With nearly 30 years of combined experience in social work recruitment, Ardent Social offers a supportive, specialist-led service designed to put your needs first. From first contact through to regular placement check-ins, we're with you every step of the way.

✅ Sector experts who understand social work
✅ Fast and hassle-free registration
✅ Ongoing support during your assignment

Apply now or get in touch to find out more - we're happy to answer any questions or talk you through the role in more detail.

Ardent Social is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds