Family Support Team – Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social services is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for their Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. This role involves managing complex cases related to Child in Need and Child Protection, providing essential support and interventions to families. Candidates will work collaboratively with a skilled team, utilizing modern technology to conduct assessments and deliver services effectively. With a focus on home visits and virtual meetings, this position offers flexibility while ensuring that families receive the help they need. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Protection and managing complex family cases.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements and family support interventions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of families, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines.
• Conduct assessments and provide direct interventions for families in need.

Skills

Child Protection

Social Work

Case Management

Family Support

Intervention Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Teams

FAST

SAIT

Smartphones

Surface Pro Tablets

Job description

Family Support Team – Social Worker, Milton Keynes

Client: mbi Medical Ltd

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a260ae4bce9e

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Family Support Teams are composed of ASYE, Social Workers, and Senior Practitioners, led by a Deputy Team Manager and a Team Manager.

We handle cases related to Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children/Court proceedings.

Caseloads typically involve 10 families, approximately 22 children, with a mix of CIN and CP cases. More experienced staff manage court cases but handle no more than 3 families at a time, which may include private proceedings with Section 7 or 37 reports. Supervision occurs every 4 weeks and includes personal and case supervision.

Due to COVID-19, all children and families are seen for home visits within statutory timescales. When not visiting, staff work from home, with meetings such as core groups, family support, and strategy meetings conducted via Microsoft Teams.

Staff have access to smartphones and Surface Pro tablets, and are expected to be in the office only when on duty, backup duty (about 3 times a month), or scheduled to work onsite.

In Family Support, we have access to FAST and SAIT for direct work, interventions, and assessments, including parenting skills, boundary setting, managing behavior, and specialized assessments like PAMS, Adult Attachment Interview, and Story Stems.