Child and Family Worker - Court Team

Overview

Are you passionate about helping children, young people and families thrive? Join us as a Child and Family Worker in our Court Team, where you’ll play a key role in providing support, guidance and meaningful interventions that make a real difference. As a Child and Family Worker you will be at the heart of local communities, working directly with families and alongside a multi‑agency team to create positive, lasting change.

Take a look at our Children's Social Care Candidate Pack to learn more about working in Children's Services at Buckinghamshire Council.

About us

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

In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with children, young people and their families in their homes or community settings. You’ll build trusting relationships, assess individual needs, and help families navigate challenges through a whole‑family, strengths‑based approach.

You will:

• Work directly with families to build engagement and support positive change
• Manage a varied caseload, carrying out assessments and planning tailored interventions
• Coordinate with other professionals, sometimes taking the lead in multi‑agency meetings
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately

You’ll also maintain accurate case records, advocate for families, and contribute to a collaborative, supportive working environment.

About you

You’re someone who cares deeply about improving outcomes for children and families. You bring empathy, resilience and professionalism to your work, and you’re confident handling complex situations with care and sound judgement.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people or families
• The ability to build positive relationships and communicate confidently
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise a busy caseload
• A relevant Level 4 qualification or substantial experience in a similar role

You’ll also need good IT skills, a reflective mindset, and the ability to travel regularly using your own vehicle.

If you’re motivated, compassionate and ready to support families to create safer, stronger futures, we’d love to hear from you.

Other information

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Catherine Kingsman at [email protected]

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 31st March

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’).

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• 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

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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