Social Worker

Opus People Solutions

Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 11 days

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

Opus People Solutions is seeking a Social Worker for the Children in Care team at Milton Keynes City Council for a 3-month assignment.
The position offers an hourly rate of £38 and requires 37 hours of work per week.
The role involves chairing multi-disciplinary meetings, completing assessments, and managing a caseload of up to 20 children.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of social work experience and will work on-site with some flexibility for remote work.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of children in care.

Opus people solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Children in Care team.

Job Title: Social Worker - Children in CareLength of assignment:3 MonthsHours per week: 37Hourly rate: £38Location: Civic OfficesRemote/Office based: Site based, but there is some flexibility with home working for 2 days a week-to be agreed by manager.

As a social worker within our team, you will play a crucial part in the implementation of statutory responsibilities for our Children in Care, acting as a source of knowledge and experience for all team members and utilising your skills to work towards best outcomes for Children in Care.

Chairing multi-disciplinary meetings and working closely with other agencies/professionals to complete assessments and formulate child centred care plans.
Completing annual Children and Family Assessments on each case to ensure that the care plan for the child/young person is reviewed.
Ensuring that children have all of their day-to-day care needs met and fully understand their care story. This will be through the provision of direct work/life story work and multi-agency working with other professionals.
Managing a caseload of up to 20 children with children subject to Care Orders, Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, Placed with Parents and children subject to Placement Orders.
Working as part of a team to share knowledge, develop team skills and contribute to the overall development of the team.

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.

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