83 Social Work Jobs in South East

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 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 - eligible employees can access 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.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Social Worker to join Adult Social Care at Milton Keynes City Council. This is a rewarding role where you’ll work with adults with care and support needs, helping to assess risk, plan the right interventions and support people to achieve the outcomes that matter to them through a strengths-based approach. You’ll be part of a council that delivers over 200 services, works as one council and is focused on making Milton Keynes a better place to live by creating cleaner, safer and healthier communities, tackling social inequalities and supporting local people every day.

In this role, you’ll lead and coordinate complex and high-risk cases, including section 42 enquiries, while balancing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate records and reports. This post sits within a 24/7 organisation that delivers essential services and values clear communication, good judgement and a strong sense of accountability.

The Social Work progression scale applies to all non-management Social Work roles, with progression point 2 linked to completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.

At Milton Keynes Adult Social Care Services, we take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

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Discover careers in Adult Social Care at Milton Keynes City Council - Social Work Careers in Adult Services

We’re happy to offer an informal conversation or a chance to meet us before you apply. To arrange this, please contact Caren Taylor via Caren.Taylor@milton-keynes.gov.uk to arrange.

Interview for this role will be held on 11 August

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

Hear directly from our social workers - Social Workers' testimonials

Discover careers in Adult Social Care at Milton Keynes City Council - Social Work Careers in Adult Services

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex and high-risk cases, including section 42 enquiries.
• Use reflection, creativity and professional curiosity to understand individual circumstances and plan appropriate interventions.
• Manage a varied caseload, keep accurate case records and complete reports to agreed timescales.
• Assess information, analyse situations and make justified decisions within the relevant legal frameworks.
• Apply strengths-based practice to support people’s independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Work in line with ethical social work practice, equality, diversity and inclusion, and use reflective supervision to strengthen practice.

Ideal Candidate

• A qualified social worker with a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Able to evidence continuing professional development and committed to progressing to Experienced Social Worker level of practice.
• A working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice, and the Human Rights Act 2008.
• Strong ability to build positive relationships, communicate clearly and work confidently with people in complex situations.
• Able to travel to meet service delivery requirements, work flexibly when needed and use information technology systems effectively.
• Shares our values and works in a dedicated, respectful and collaborative way.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, (unless you are currently registered with the DBS Update Service).

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk]

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.