Qualified Social Worker - Family Support

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for Family Support team within Milton Keynes County Council.

Responsible for:

Using professional knowledge and experience, to carry out the duties of a professional Social Worker within Specialist Services, assessing the needs of children, young people and their families, analysing information and with the needs of the child as central, developing and implementing care plan and effective intervention that will ensure the child's safety, well being and development into adulthood, in line with policy and legislation and professional codes of practice. The role requires regular liaison with colleagues in the directorate, across the Council and in partner agencies, showing a high level of collaborative inter[1]agency working to meet the needs of the child.

The role of a social worker is a challenging one, requiring a range of complex skills and a sound knowledge base from which to practice. Of paramount importance are the skills and knowledge required to carry out high quality assessments and implement effective interventions with families. Social workers must possess an understanding of both the physical and emotional development of children and young people, have the ability to make positive relationships with families and other professionals and possess strong report writing and oral skills. Social workers also need to be confident, articulate, professional and energetic, and possess emotional resilience and determination. This is a crucial responsive front line role demanding a good level of critical thinking and creativity, and the need to work at a fast pace.

Directly responsible for supporting children within their families or in care settings, taking timely action to protect children and working with other services to ensure their needs are met across all 5 Every Child Matters outcomes. The role works in a difficult and often challenging and confrontational area and the client group by its nature is one which is often "in crisis". Therefore, the role may be exposed to unhygienic environments and may face aggression or threats. At this level, the role will encounter these situations more frequently. The role holder is responsible for confidentiality and the security of data, and for equipment issued to them i.e. lap tops, tablets and mobile telephones.

Experience preferred:

• Minimum of 24 months' management experience of working within a similar Health and Social Care environment in a statutory setting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree level qualification
• 2 years' management experience within UK
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Qualified Social Worker - Family Support , or any similar vacancies further or any other opportunities we have in Milton Keynes, please contact Faye Whitehead on (phone number removed) or email