LocationMilton Keynes, BuckinghamshireSalaryUp to£38/hrJob TypeTemporaryJob DisciplineSocial Work**About the Role**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.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.You'll manage a diverse caseload including:* Children subject to Care Orders* Children placed with parents or foster carers* Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children* Children with adoption plans / Placement OrdersWorking 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.Hybrid: Up to 2 days Working from home**Key Responsibilities*** Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met* Undertake Children and Family Assessments and maintain up-to-date care plans* Chair multi-agency meetings and collaborate across services to deliver joined-up support* Ensure the voice of the child is central to all planning and decision-making* Carry out direct work with children, including contributing to life story work where appropriate* Support placement stability and positive outcomes through effective planning and intervention* Contribute to the development of the team, sharing knowledge and best practice**Why Join Milton Keynes?*** Supportive and stable team structure with experienced permanent leadership* Manageable caseloads (typically up to 18 children)* Strong multi-agency working with dedicated health and education partners* Access to training and development opportunities for locum staff* Flexible hybrid working options**Experience/Skills*** Have recent experience within Children in Care (essential)* Have adoption experience and have held a CIC-focused roles* Are confident managing complex caseloads and care planning* Have strong relationship-building and communication skills* Are committed to child-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes* Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England* Hold a full UK driving licence and can travel locally and occasionally further afieldIf 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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