Senior Safeguarding Social Worker | Lead Complex Cases

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension (LGPS)

Great holiday benefits (28–32 days)

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Health cash plan

Bike purchase scheme

Career training & support

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Adults Team within Adult Social Care. The role focuses on protecting adults with care needs, promoting safety, independence and wellbeing, and leading high‑risk safeguarding work with professional judgement.

You’ll work with health, police, care providers and housing to support decisions, strengthen practice, and ensure residents’ voices are heard while maintaining rights and choice.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience at Experienced Social Worker level within the Professional Capabilities Framework.
• Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and high‑risk safeguarding casework, including Court of Protection where required.
• Assess and analyse situations, applying relevant legislation to make well‑considered professional judgements.
• Apply professional curiosity, research and reflection to understand circumstances and support outcomes.
• Manage a varied caseload with accurate records and timely reports.
• Model strong social work practice to promote independence and outcomes.
• Guide and support junior colleagues through discussions and professional meetings.

Skills

Professional judgement

Stakeholder collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Adults Team within Adult Social Care. The role focuses on protecting adults with care needs, promoting safety, independence and wellbeing, and leading high‑risk safeguarding work with professional judgement.

You’ll work with health, police, care providers and housing to support decisions, strengthen practice, and ensure residents’ voices are heard while maintaining rights and choice.