Social Worker – Children in Care – Milton Keynes Council

• £38 per hour
• Hybrid working – 1–2 days a week in the office
• Maximum caseload capped at 16
• Excellent support and reflective supervision

Milton Keynes Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting children and young people in care, ensuring stability, safeguarding, and positive long-term outcomes.

About Milton Keynes Council

Milton Keynes is one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, offering a unique blend of urban development and green space, making it a vibrant and well-connected place to live and work. The council is well-regarded for its forward-thinking, child-centred approach, ensuring practitioners have the right tools, training, and supervision to deliver quality social work.

Milton Keynes Council provides a supportive working culture, where staff are encouraged to share ideas, reflect on practice, and collaborate effectively across teams and partner agencies. With manageable caseloads and a focus on professional growth, this is an excellent opportunity for social workers seeking both career development and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold and manage a caseload of children in care aged 0–18
• Undertake statutory visits, assessments, and care planning in line with legislation
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and foster carers to promote stability
• Prepare and present reports for care planning meetings, reviews, and court proceedings
• Work collaboratively with fostering, health, and education services to support children’s outcomes
• Ensure that children’s voices and wishes are central to all planning and decision-making

Candidate Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Post-qualified experience in children in care, safeguarding, or child protection teams
• Good knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation
• Strong assessment, communication, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency framework
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work With Milton Keynes?

• £38 per hour
• Hybrid working – 1–2 days in the office per week
• Caseload capped at 16
• Stable management and a supportive environment
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Be part of a dynamic and growing local authority with a strong commitment to children’s services

Contact Details:
For more information or to apply, contact:Josh Dhumisani
Mobile: 07902371315
Email: jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com