Our colleagues make a real difference every day by working with children, young people and families across Milton Keynes.You’ll help us deliver a rewarding service that supports safer communities, prevents offending and helps young people build positive futures.You’ll join a well‑organised, values‑led council where we aim to make every day matter.Our colleagues act with dedication, respect and collaboration, and we expect you to work in the same way.This is the role for you if you’re experienced in working with adolescents in a social care, criminal justice, youth work, health or education setting and want to contribute directly to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (child workforce, with barred list). This is a fixed‑term position working Monday‑Friday with occasional weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities
- Complete assessments and clear, well‑evidenced reports, including court reports and referral order reports, in line with legislation and national standards.
- Develop intervention plans that reduce offending and manage safety concerns to young people and the community, reviewing these plans regularly.
- Manage a varied caseload of young people, including those on statutory orders and those engaged in diversion or prevention services.
- Work in partnership with other agencies, sharing information and planning support that benefits young people, their families, victims and the wider community.
- Support victims of crime through direct and indirect interventions.
- Participate in duty systems, court attendance, and out‑of‑hours remand arrangements on a rota including some weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
- A recognised qualification and experience in social work, policing, youth work, education, criminal justice or a related field, with strong assessment and planning skills.
- Someone who communicates clearly, listens well and can explain information in a way that is easy for young people, families and colleagues to understand.
- A colleague who can manage competing priorities, take ownership of their work and adapt to change while supporting others when needed.
- Someone who can work collaboratively with other agencies, building positive relationships that support children, young people and victims.
- A person who can analyse information, make sound decisions in complex situations and manage risk with confidence.
- Someone flexible in their approach, working Tuesday to Saturday, with evenings, weekends and some bank holidays as part of scheduled duties.
- You may occasionally work in challenging situations, and we’ll support you with training and guidance.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (child workforce, with barred list) is required.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for the role.
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (increasing to 32 days after five years) on top of public holidays, with a holiday purchase scheme allowing purchase of up to 5 additional days.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity support and childcare subsidies.
- Health cash plan, low‑cost bike purchase scheme, and discounts on travel and entertainment.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card benefits for social care staff.
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