Social Worker (Level 2 & 3)

Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello payment (pro rata)

Retention payment up to £4,000/year

Social Work England registration fee

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting an experienced Social Worker (Level 3) for the assessment service within the MASH. The role supports safeguarding children and young people in Milton Keynes, working in a dedicated pod with a Team Manager and peers to deliver timely Single Assessments and safeguarding work.

We require post-qualifying experience and ability to conduct holistic assessments within timescales, with strong professional judgment to integrate information and make sound decisions

Qualifications

• Post-qualifying experience in social work with children.
• Evidence of completing holistic assessments within timescales.
• Confidence to work across different thresholds and levels of need.

Responsibilities

• Work within the MASH assessment pods to complete Single Assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to make informed decisions for best outcomes.
• Contribute to a three-week rotation focusing on Single Assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and catch-up duties.

Skills

Post-qualifying experience

Holistic assessments

Professional judgment

Job description

Social Worker (Level 3) - Assessment Service - MASH - Milton Keynes City Council

We’re recruiting an experienced Social Worker (Level 3) to join the assessment service within our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) at Milton Keynes City Council. MASH is a specialist part of our Children’s Services, supporting our work to safeguard children and young people across Milton Keynes.MASH works as one team, with three distinct areas: early help, the duty team and assessment pods. This role is based within one of our three assessment pods, each with a dedicated Team Manager, five to six Social Workers and at least one Senior Practitioner.The assessment pods complete Single Assessments under section 17 of the Children Act 1989, alongside single and joint enquiries under section 47. The work involves assessing children’s needs and risks, making informed decisions and working with families and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.The pods work on a three-week rotation, providing a clear structure to the role. Week one focuses on Single Assessments, week two on safeguarding enquiries, followed by a catch-up week in week three.

We’re looking for someone with post-qualifying experience and evidence of completing holistic assessments within timescales, with the confidence to work across different thresholds and levels of need. The role calls for strong professional judgement and the ability to bring together information to make well-considered decisions.

Be part of a dedicated and supportive team, working together to make a positive difference for children and families across Milton Keynes.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 16th November 2026

Additional Payments

• A £6,000 Golden Hello payment (pro rata for part-time roles). Paid as a one-off payment and Retention Payment of up to £4,000 per year, paid retrospectively in two equal instalments of up to £2,000.
• Payment of your Social Work England professional registration fee.
• All subject to eligibility criteria

Company Culture

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk