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Social Worker - Children in Care Team
Location: Civic Offices, Milton Keynes City Council
Hourly Rate: £38
Contract Length: 3 Months
Hours per Week: 37
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Milton Keynes City Council is currently seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people, working within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority.
Key Responsibilities:
Chair multi-disciplinary meetings and collaborate with professionals across agencies to complete assessments and develop child-centred care plans.
Complete annual Children and Family Assessments to ensure care plans remain relevant and effective.
Ensure children's day-to-day care needs are met and help them understand their care journey through direct work, life story work, and multi-agency collaboration.
Manage a caseload of up to 20 children, including those subject to Care Orders, Placement Orders, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, and those Placed with Parents.
Maintain high standards of record-keeping and documentation in line with statutory requirements.
Contribute to team development by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and participating in reflective practice.
Essential Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
Experience working with children in care, including statutory assessments and care planning.
Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
If you're passionate about supporting children in care and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and child-centred practice, we'd love to hear from youDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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