Impactful Social Worker for Looked After Children (LAC)

Opus People Solutions Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children team. The role focuses on children aged 0-18 in care, delivering high-quality support, care planning, and safeguarding.

Based at Civic Offices in Milton Keynes, the role is temporary, 37 hours per week, with one office day per week. The ideal candidate will be registered with Social Work England, ASYE completed, and have 3 years' permanent experience in a statutory Children's Social Worker role.

Qualifications

• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience with Looked After Children (LAC) teams
• Strong knowledge of childcare legislation and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Completing LAC Reviews and associated statutory requirements
• Undertaking Child Care Reviews (CCR)
• Preparing and reviewing comprehensive care plans
• Conducting statutory visits to children in care
• Liaising with multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes
• Maintaining case records in line with legislation

Skills

ASYE completed

Statutory CHSW experience

Childcare legislation

Safeguarding procedures

Caseload management

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children team. The role focuses on children aged 0-18 in care, delivering high-quality support, care planning, and safeguarding.

Based at Civic Offices in Milton Keynes, the role is temporary, 37 hours per week, with one office day per week. The ideal candidate will be registered with Social Work England, ASYE completed, and have 3 years' permanent experience in a statutory Children's Social Worker role.