Social Worker - Children We Care For Team

Opus People Solutions; 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

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children We Care For Team (Looked After Children) within Milton Keynes City Council. This rewarding role involves working with children and young people aged 0-18 years who are in care, ensuring they receive the highest standards of support, stability, and care planning.

Location

Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes MK10 1SU

Rate

£38.00 per hour (Umbrella rate)

Contract

Temporary

Hours

37 hours per week

Office Requirements

1 day per week office based

Key Responsibilities

• Completing LAC Reviews and associated statutory requirements
• Undertaking Child Care Reviews (CCR)
• Preparing and reviewing comprehensive care plans
• Conducting statutory visits to children and young people in care
• Building positive relationships and providing ongoing support to children, young people, families, and carers
• Working in partnership with multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records in line with legislation and local authority procedures

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification
• Registered with Social Work England
• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker
• Previous experience within a Children We Care For / Looked After Children Team
• Strong knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance
• Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.