Social Worker

Opus People Solutions on Behalf of Milton Keynes City Council are seeking Permanent Social Worker to join their Corporate Parenting Team

Duties

• To ensure assessments are carried out effectively, speaking to/observing the child/young person, and within timescales so that their care needs are clearly identified and recorded.
• To ensure accurate individual case records are maintained electronically for children/young people.
• To devise, implements and monitors childcare plans and interventions appropriate for each child/family to address identified needs through regular reviews in line with statutory timescales and legislation. All duties carried out are in line with the 1989 Children Act.
• To work alongside other agencies and family services to provide a comprehensive range of child support services and solutions.
• Responsible for managing a childcare workload which involves 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.
• To work closely with other agencies and services in a co-operative way, sharing information and planning care together to meet the needs of the child/young person holistically.

Requirements

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Social Work England Registration
• Proven experience in a social work setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Retention payment £4,000
• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses

We invite passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding opportunity.