At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families, ensuring their needs are met and safeguarded.
- Company: Milton Keynes City Council, dedicated to improving children's lives.
- Benefits: Full-time roles with competitive pay and job security.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in your community.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We’re recruiting two Social Workers (Level 3) to join our Children’s Services at Milton Keynes City Council. Both positions are full time – one Permanent and one Fixed Term (12 months).
Responsibilities
- Work directly with children, young people and families, ensuring their needs are understood, supported and safeguarded.
- Recruit foster carers to provide good quality foster placements, enabling children of Milton Keynes to thrive within their local networks.
- Recruit, train and support mainstream foster carers; assess and support kinship carers; manage private fostering and special guardianship placements.
- Hold a full and varied caseload, including complex cases, and take professional responsibility for delivering high-quality social work that improves outcomes for children.
Position Details
- Full-time role – Permanent or Fixed Term (12 months).
- Site‑based – work from the designated workplace.
Interviews scheduled for 28th July 2026.
Social Worker in Milton Keynes employer: Milton Keynes City Council
Milton Keynes City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the community. With a strong focus on professional development, social workers have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities, ensuring they can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. The council's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment makes it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding and purposeful employment in social work.
Contact Details:
Milton Keynes City Council Recruitment Team
