Tradewind Social Care have an exciting opportunity to join the Children and Young Peoples Service for Milton Keynes Council as a Qualified Social Worker.

You will support the Team Manager and the social work team in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children, young people and their families to deliver high quality services that address need and lead to improved outcomes, whilst managing the reputation of the Service and the Council.

RESPONSIBILITY

Ensure the Council meets its statutory obligations to safeguard children, complying with legislation, policy and procedures and relevant frameworks
Work within safeguarding frameworks to investigate and manage risk where children and young people have experienced or are likely to experience significant harm
Ensure that all information is gathered to inform risk assessments and critically analysed to inform the plan
Ensure that own/others casework decision making is robust by providing challenge and critical refection with detailed analysis informing professional judgements
Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Children's Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

SW Degree or equivalent
Current registration with Social Work England
Experience of working with complex families/complex case management
Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
Experience of working and reporting within a court environment
Knowledge of child development and family dynamics
Evidence of the ability to write a range of reports in a clear and concise manner that includes detailed analysis of any evidence
Evidence of an ability to work collaboratively with key partners in safeguarding
Ability to plan and organise own time, create work schedules prioritise and set schedules for self and others.

The hours are 37 per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. My client is looking to appoint someone immediately