Qualified Social Work | Children in Care Team | Milton Keynes Council
Our Children in Care team supports children and young people aged between 0 and 16 years who have care plans of Adoption, Special Guardianship or Long-Term Foster Care.
The team consists of a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and two Social Work Assistants who specialise in Life Story Work.
The team also work very closely with colleagues across the Council, as well as in different partner agencies (e.g Education and Health.)
Social Workers in the team undertake Direct work, Life Story Work and wishes and Feelings Work, all as part of supporting children and young people to recover from the adversity they have suffered; and to understand why they are unable to live with their family or primary care givers.
The nature of the work does mean travelling both locally and to places at a distance.
The team has a very child-centred way of working and all statutory visits are written in a letter-type format to children and young people.
This approach was praised in the authorities last Ofsted inspection.
To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.
If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call 07824534126 and ask for Anton Mostert or email anton.mostert@caritas-recruitment.com
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