Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy supporting vulnerable adults to live as independently as possible? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity for Social Work Assistants to join our Adults & Health service. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, compassionate, and committed to enabling individuals to achieve their personal goals while promoting choice and self-determination.
If you have experience in health and social care, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, and take pride in delivering person‑centred support, this could be the role for you.
Positions
- 1 x South Locality Team
- 1 x South Learning Disability Team
Please state your preference within your expression of interest.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
About the role
As a Social Work Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting adults who are referred to or already receiving care and support services. You will receive a comprehensive induction, including shadowing opportunities, statutory training, and the chance to build strong working relationships across the Council. A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assess and review individual needs and desired outcomes
- Undertake and produce high quality, strength‑based assessments, reviews, and person‑centred care and support plans, ensuring delivery of services and reviewing outcomes with individuals.
- Provide information and advice to help individuals access appropriate services and support
- Respond to enquiries in a supportive and informative way, helping people to better understand their options
- Promote independence and wellbeing through personalised approaches
- Work collaboratively with social workers, health professionals, voluntary organisations, and partner agencies
- Maintain accurate case records and contribute to effective case management
- Raise safeguarding concerns appropriately and work in line with legislation, policies, and procedures
About you
- Confident communicating with people face‑to‑face and by telephone
- Experienced in carrying out assessments and supporting care planning
- Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
- Emotionally resilient, with the ability to maintain focus in challenging situations
- Committed to person‑centred, strengths‑based practice
- You will be organised, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, using your initiative while working within delegated responsibilities
Requirements
- A full driving licence with access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
Equalities Statement
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
Benefits
- A fair and inclusive culture
- The chance to really make a difference to those around you
- Health and well‑being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
- Flexibility, good work‑life balance and agile working arrangements
- Discounts on various cafés, restaurants and shops and auto‑enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme
- Membership to Costco, discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and more
Our values
- Proud
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Trustworthy
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