“Countless opportunities have been made available to me since I joined the Council. I started in a temporary position within the Home Care team and have been able to work my way up, qualifying as a Social Worker five years ago and then becoming Team Manager” - Anna Shairp, Team Manager, Adult Social Care
“I would encourage people to join Buckinghamshire Council because we have a strong alliance with partner agencies and a supportive Leadership team who are dedicated to keeping children safe. Join us and be part of our journey!”
- Amanda Andrews, Head of Social Service
“Take a leap of faith and apply for a role with us! If you are unsure, you can ask for an opportunity to visit a team for a day. You will find that the rewards far outweigh the challenges.” - Sian Ali, Advanced Practitioner Occupational Therapist
“Buckinghamshire Council's ASYE Academies are inspirational. They provide an opportunity for Newly Qualified Social Workers to learn from more experienced colleagues, and work alongside our families to learn what it is like to be a child or young person in Buckinghamshire. In addition, we can learn from our new Social Workers — I encourage them to challenge our thinking and push us to new limits.” - John Macilwraith, Corporate Director of Children’s Services
“I would definitely encourage people to apply for our Social Work Academy. There's a lot of support and training on offer, as well as opportunities to spend time in different teams to get a real understanding of how the service operates.”- Zaynab, Social Worker, Assessment team
