Principal Social Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary up to £73,500 per annum. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Buckinghamshire Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Buc13846 |
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Overview
Are you a passionate and experienced social work leader ready to shape the future of children’s services in Buckinghamshire?
We’re looking for a Principal Social Worker (PSW) to be the professional lead for social work practice across our Children’s Services. This is a unique opportunity to influence practice at a strategic level, champion innovation, and ensure the voices of children, families, and practitioners are at the heart of everything we do.
Salary up to £73,500 per annum.
Take a look at our Childrens Social Care Candidate Pack to find out more about working in Children's Services at Buckinghamshire Council.
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.
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.
About the role
As the Principal Social Worker for Children’s Services, you will be the professional lead for social work practice across the county. This pivotal role bridges frontline practice and senior leadership, championing high standards, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. You will drive quality assurance, workforce development, and innovation, ensuring that the voices of children, families, and practitioners shape service delivery.
With a strong focus on collaboration, learning, and strategic influence, you will play a key role in embedding best practice, supporting social workers, and leading the development of a confident, skilled, and resilient workforce.
About you
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced social work leader who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. You’ll bring a deep understanding of social work practice, strong leadership skills, and a drive for continuous improvement. As someone who thrives on learning and innovation, you’ll be eager to invest in and shape our ongoing improvement journey—helping us build a service that is reflective, responsive and always striving to do better. If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and ready to champion excellence in social work, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information on the criteria, please refer to the job description.
Other information
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Mark Green at mark.green@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 14th August 2025
Interview date: 22nd August 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
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).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
Are you a passionate and experienced social work leader ready to shape the future of children’s services in Buckinghamshire?
We’re looking for a Principal Social Worker (PSW) to be the professional lead for social work practice across our Children’s Services. This is a unique opportunity to influence practice at a strategic level, champion innovation, and ensure the voices of children, families, and practitioners are at the heart of everything we do.
Salary up to £73,500 per annum.
Take a look at our Childrens Social Care Candidate Pack to find out more about working in Children's Services at Buckinghamshire Council.
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.
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.
About the role
As the Principal Social Worker for Children’s Services, you will be the professional lead for social work practice across the county. This pivotal role bridges frontline practice and senior leadership, championing high standards, ethical practice, and continuous improvement. You will drive quality assurance, workforce development, and innovation, ensuring that the voices of children, families, and practitioners shape service delivery.
With a strong focus on collaboration, learning, and strategic influence, you will play a key role in embedding best practice, supporting social workers, and leading the development of a confident, skilled, and resilient workforce.
About you
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced social work leader who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. You’ll bring a deep understanding of social work practice, strong leadership skills, and a drive for continuous improvement. As someone who thrives on learning and innovation, you’ll be eager to invest in and shape our ongoing improvement journey—helping us build a service that is reflective, responsive and always striving to do better. If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and ready to champion excellence in social work, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information on the criteria, please refer to the job description.
Other information
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Mark Green at mark.green@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 14th August 2025
Interview date: 22nd August 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
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).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
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