Job Description:

Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council is currently seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children in Care team.

The Role

This is a dynamic role involving a mix of court work and child protection, where you will play a key part in safeguarding children and supporting positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload involving Child Protection and Children in Care (LAC)

• Undertaking court work, including Public Law Outline (PLO) processes

• Preparing and presenting court statements and reports

• Participating in a duty rota

• Conducting Child Protection (CP) and LAC visits

Working Arrangements

• Based at Civic Offices, Milton Keynes

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 1 day working from home (subject to service needs)

• 37 hours per week

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Worker Englands registration

• Strong experience in court work and child protection

• Experience within a Children in Care setting

• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload effectively

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.