Children’s Social Worker – CIC – Milton Keynes – £38

Ashberry Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join a collaborative team focused on improving outcomes for children in care. This role is pivotal in ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while supporting children through their care journey. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a CIC-focused role and will thrive in a dynamic environment that values learning and self-development. With flexible working arrangements, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children while working alongside a committed team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a CIC-focused role within the last five years.
• Ability to manage a caseload of up to 18 children effectively.

Responsibilities

• Chair multi-disciplinary meetings and develop child-centered care plans.
• Conduct annual assessments to ensure care plans reflect children's needs.
• Manage a caseload including Care Orders and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children.

Skills

Experience with Children in Care (CIC)

Assessment Skills

Collaboration with Agencies

Child-Centered Care Planning

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Children’s Social Worker

Team : CIC

Location : Milton Keynes

Pay Rate : £38

Office Use : RQ1492716

General Overview :

As a Social Worker within the team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fulfilling statutory responsibilities for Children in Care (CIC). The role involves utilising knowledge and expertise to support the team, ensuring the best outcomes for children in care.

The ideal candidate will have recent experience working with CIC and adoption, having held a CIC focused role within the last five years.

Due to the nature of the work, the role requires local and occasional longer-distance travel. Main Office Location: Civic Centre, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ.

The team is deeply committed to learning and self-development, meeting every two weeks to discuss various topics with a team member leading the session, such as practice models, tools, and ideas. This collaborative approach fosters a strong sense of unity and partnership.

Team Structure:

The team consists of a Team Manager, a Deputy Manager, 4 Senior Practitioners, 14 Social Workers and 2 Social Worker Assistants.

Key responsibilities :

1. Chairing multi-disciplinary meetings and collaborating with other agencies and professionals to complete assessments and develop child-centered care plans.
2. Conducting annual Children and Family Assessments to ensure care plans are up-to-date and reflect the child’s needs.
3. Ensuring children’s daily care needs are met and that they have a comprehensive understanding of their care journey through direct work, life story work, and collaboration with other professionals.
4. Managing a caseload of up to 18 children, including those subject to Care Orders, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, children placed with parents, and those under Placement Orders.
5. Contributing to the team’s growth by sharing knowledge, enhancing skills, and supporting the overall development of the team.

Working Arrangements :

The Social Workers are primarily based on-site, with the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week. These remote working days are flexible, and there are no fixed office or home days. However, if there is a need to be in the office, the Social Worker must be able to travel and be present as required.