Qualified Social Worker – Family Support

About the role

Our client Milton Keynes Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join its Family Support team. The role focuses on promoting the welfare of children, young people and their families, safeguarding children from harm, and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of children and families under relevant child welfare legislation.
• Develop, implement and review child‑focused care and support plans.
• Manage a caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention and support.
• Identify and assess risks to children and take appropriate safeguarding action.
• Build effective working relationships with children, families, carers and partner agencies.
• Undertake direct work with children and families to improve outcomes.
• Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core group meetings, strategy discussions and court proceedings where required.
• Prepare high‑quality assessments, reports and court statements within required timescales.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive case records.
• Work collaboratively with professionals including schools, health services, police, housing and voluntary organisations.
• Promote the voice of the child in all assessments and interventions.
• Ensure practice complies with legislation, local authority procedures and professional standards.

Required profile

• Qualified social worker, registered with the appropriate professional body.
• Willingness to fully register with Remedy for locum positions.
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Personal one‑to‑one service from a highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Access to top‑tier supplier opportunities across London.
• Referral bonus up to £250 per placed candidate.
• Double payrolls each week.