Job Description

Salary

33,984 - 35,353

Reference number

BUC13429

Contract type

Permanent

Working hours

Full Time

Level of DBS check required

Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted

27 Apr 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline

19 May 2025

Contact email

ben.pentith@buckinghamshire.gov.uk



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Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our Children with Disabilities Team for a Child and Family Worker. If you are looking for a friendly, supportive team and a chance to have a genuine impact on the lives of children and families in Buckinghamshire.



The team offers an excellent level of supervision, supportive leaders and colleagues who have a wide variety of experience. This is a stable team, with staff who are committed to build good relationships and have a genuine impact on the lives of children and families across Buckinghamshire.



If this sounds like a team you'd like to work within - join us today!


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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.


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About the role

The successful candidate will provide direct support and advice to clients aged between 0-18 who have a range of complex and challenging needs. As well as supporting the client and their carers and families you will also support the work of the whole team.

Responsibilities

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Support/organise or provide practical support to clients in & outside their homes. Support clients to ensure their views and wishes are heard when completing care reviews and assessments through visits at home, school and respite. Plan and implement interventions and actions for your allocated cases and or support colleagues to do so for their allocated cases. Monitor, support and review need, and services provided for clients, their carers/families. Undertake Review meetings, take minutes and update plans with clients and other professionals. Liaise with wider multi-disciplinary teams to request support and ensure care needs are being met. Ensure the Safeguarding of clients with safety plans or view to refer for additional support and intervention where necessary. Conduct yearly Child & Family assessments of clients' circumstances and issues to determine intervention. To maintain high standard documented and accurate case files, records, and client information, in the correct format and location and in compliance with legislation and best practice. Assist in more complex cases under supervision, or where appropriate shadowing experienced colleagues. Undertake duty requirements in the team. Undertake EHCP's review paperwork.

Mobile:


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. You'll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.


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About you

You will hold a relevant qualification, such as NVQ 3 / HNC or equivalent. Have appropriate experience of working with the relevant client group and understanding of the relevant statutory frameworks / requirements and practical knowledge of a range of procedures and interventions to support clients.



You will have sensitivity and empathy to build trusting and supportive relationships with clients and families and skills to influence, persuade and motivate clients to achieve agreed goals and targets.

What our newest Children with Disabilities Family Worker offers about the team

: "I joined the Children with Disabilities team, leaving a lovely team in adults social care which I enjoyed, and I was nervous about starting a new role in a new team - would people be as supportive and nice as my current role? Would I enjoy the role? However, I shouldn't have worried, I couldn't be happier. The role is challenging yet very rewarding and the team including managers could not be more supportive and friendly. Since joining the team, I have had the opportunity to develop in my role, being afforded the opportunity to complete a wide range of training courses. I love supporting the children and families I work with."


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Other information

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Ben Pentith, Assistant Team Manager via email at ben.pentith@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
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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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.


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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 Cafes, 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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