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Social Worker - Children in CareOpus People Solutions • Milton Keynes, ENG, GB
Social Worker - Children in Care

Social Worker - Children in Care

Opus People Solutions • Milton Keynes, ENG, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

About the Role

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Milton Keynes City Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team, supporting children and young people to achieve positive, stable outcomes.

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This is a rewarding and impactful role, where you will act as a corporate parent to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are central to decision-making.

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You'll manage a diverse caseload including:

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  • Children subject to Care Orders
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  • Children placed with parents or foster carers
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  • Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
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  • Children with adoption plans / Placement Orders
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Working closely with partners such as IROs, health services and the Virtual School, you will contribute to high-quality care planning and long-term permanence outcomes.

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Hybrid: Up to 2 days Working from home

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met
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  • Undertake Children and Family Assessments and maintain up-to-date care plans
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  • Chair multi-agency meetings and collaborate across services to deliver joined-up support
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  • Ensure the voice of the child is central to all planning and decision-making
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  • Carry out direct work with children, including contributing to life story work where appropriate
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  • Support placement stability and positive outcomes through effective planning and intervention
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  • Contribute to the development of the team, sharing knowledge and best practice
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Why Join Milton Keynes?

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  • Supportive and stable team structure with experienced permanent leadership
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  • Manageable caseloads (typically up to 18 children)
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  • Strong multi-agency working with dedicated health and education partners
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  • Access to training and development opportunities for locum staff
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  • Flexible hybrid working options
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Experience/Skills

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  • Have recent experience within Children in Care (essential)
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  • Have adoption experience and have held a CIC-focused roles
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  • Are confident managing complex caseloads and care planning
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  • Have strong relationship-building and communication skills
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  • Are committed to child-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes
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  • Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England
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  • Hold a full UK driving licence and can travel locally and occasionally further afield
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If you're an experienced CIC Social Worker looking to join a stable, supportive team where you can make a real difference to children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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Social Worker - Children in Care • Milton Keynes, ENG, GB

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