Senior Social Worker

Milton Keynes City Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Adults Team. This role involves leading safeguarding cases, providing supervision to colleagues, and ensuring the wellbeing of vulnerable adults. Candidates should be passionate about empowerment and possess strong communication and safeguarding skills.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee benefits program with health cash plan

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care.
• Skilled in applying the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experienced in supervising or mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex safeguarding enquiries.
• Provide professional supervision and mentoring to team members.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for coordinated responses.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Risk Assessment

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

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Job Introduction

Do you care about helping people? Are you an experienced social worker ready to take the next step in your career?

We're seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Safeguarding Adults Team, where your expertise will make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead on complex safeguarding cases, provide professional supervision and guidance to colleagues, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure the highest standards of care and protection.

Your ability to balance risk, promote independence, and uphold the principles of the Care Act 2014 will be essential in delivering person-centred outcomes.

We're looking for a confident practitioner with a strong understanding of adult safeguarding legislation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by the values of dignity, respect, and empowerment, we would like to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a supportive team that values innovation, integrity, and impact.

This is a site-based role.

Interview for this role will be held on 11 July.

Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Main Responsibility

• Lead and manage complex safeguarding enquiries in line with statutory duties and best practice.
• Provide professional supervision, mentoring, and support to social workers and other team members.
• Undertake risk assessments and develop robust safeguarding plans that promote safety and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with health, police, housing, and voluntary sector partners to ensure coordinated responses.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and service improvements.
• Represent the team in multi-agency meetings, case conferences, and legal proceedings where necessary.
• Support the team manager in service planning, performance monitoring, and quality assurance activities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and professional development.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified and registered social worker with substantial post-qualification experience in adult social care.
• Skilled in managing complex safeguarding cases and confident in applying the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation.
• An effective communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with service users, families, and professionals.
• A reflective practitioner who embraces supervision, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Experienced in supervising or mentoring others, with a commitment to supporting team development.
• Organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about promoting dignity, independence, and the rights of adults at risk.

For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.

Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.