Milton Keynes City Council
Social Worker
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Social Worker
Social Workers (Level 3)
Job Introduction
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We’re recruiting two Social Workers (Level 3) to join our Children’s Services at Milton Keynes City Council.
- 1x Full-time Permanent
- 1x Full-time Fixed Term (12 months)
This is a rewarding role where you’ll work with children, young people, and families, ensuring their needs are understood, supported, and safeguarded.
The Fostering Team works across Children’s Services, fulfilling Milton Keynes City Council’s statutory requirements under:
- Children Act 1989
- Fostering Regulations 2011
- National Minimum Standards 2011
The team recruits foster carers to provide good-quality foster placements, ensuring children remain close to their local networks.
The team works closely with colleagues in the Corporate Parenting service.
Scope of Work
Responsibilities include:
- Recruitment, training, and support of mainstream foster carers
- Assessment and support of kinship carers
- Private fostering and special guardianship
You’ll hold a full and varied caseload, including complex cases, taking professional responsibility for delivering high-quality social work to improve outcomes for children.
At Milton Keynes City Council, we are:
- Dedicated
- Respectful
- Collaborative
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Key Notes:
- You will be prompted during application to select Permanent or Fixed Term (12 months).
- This is a site-based role requiring attendance at a designated workplace.
- Interviews scheduled for 28th July 2026
At Milton Keynes City Council, we make tangible daily differences:
- Commitment to creating cleaner, safer, and healthier communities
- Respectful and collaborative workplace culture
Find more about roles available at: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Role Responsibilities
A successful candidate will:
- Hold qualified social work credentials (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, or Degree in Social Work)
- Be professionally registered with Social Work England
- Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development by staying updated with legislation, policy, and practice, using reflective practice
- Effective clear, concise, and accessible communicator, skilled in written reports and presentations
- Ability to build positive collaboration while challenging where necessary
- Skilled at resolving complex issues to find appropriate solutions
- Exhibits resilience and adaptability to manage rapid changes and perform effectively under pressure
- Proven ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions, even in high-risk situations
- Demonstrates strong time management and capacity to deliver outcomes within stipulated deadlines
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Ideal Candidate
- Experienced social worker seeking progression to a full, complex caseload
- Motivated to leverage expertise to operate meaningful impact on children’s lives while growing professionally
- Thrives in fast-paced, decision-heavy environments, prioritising vulnerable children’s needs
- Skilled in building and nurturing familial and professional relationships
- Rewards driven by purposeful work where daily challenges provide ongoing growth and impact opportunities
- Sought after for judgement, resilience, and professionalism
Critical Requirements:
- Full valid UK driving licence
- Access to transport (personal vehicle recommended)
Candidates must comply with pre-employment checks:
- Verify driving licence and vehicle insurance, including business use
- Provide Enhanced DBS check (unless currently registered with DBS Update Service)
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