Social Work Assistant

Are you passionate about helping people live independently and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them?

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Social Work Assistant to join our Home Independence Team . This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults in our community by supporting them to maximise their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

If you have experience working in Health and Social Care, enjoy building positive relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Our vision is to deliver high-quality, person-centred services that support adults to remain safe, independent and connected to their communities.

We are committed to working alongside individuals, families, carers and partner organisations to ensure people receive the right support at the right time. We focus on recognising people's strengths, promoting choice and independence, and helping individuals achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

As part of our team, you'll join a supportive and collaborative environment where learning, development and continuous improvement are valued and encouraged.

As a Social Work Assistant within the Home Independence Team, you will play a key role in supporting adults who require care and support services. You will work directly with individuals to identify their needs, strengths and desired outcomes, helping them maintain or regain their independence wherever possible.

You will be expected to work in accordance with the principles of personalisation, ensuring that the people you support remain at the centre of all decisions.

This role includes

This is a mobile role that offers flexibility. You will travel to meet clients, carers and professionals across the county, whilst accessing digital systems and resources remotely through your laptop and mobile technology.

We're looking for someone who is caring, proactive and committed to making a positive difference in people's lives.

You will have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable adults and promoting independence, whilst delivering a high standard of person-centred care and support.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

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.

Other information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

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.

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 us, you can expect