Social Worker – Children in Care

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.

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.

Experience & Skills

• Recent experience within Children in Care (essential).
• Adoption experience and have held a CIC‑focused role.
• Confident managing complex caseloads and care planning.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Committed to child‑centred practice and achieving positive outcomes.
• Recognised Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel locally and occasionally further afield.

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.

If you are 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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