Job Introduction
Milton Keynes Fostering Services is looking for a part-time Fostering Independent Reviewing Officer to undertake all Household Reviews. We are looking for a dynamic, organised and enthusiastic team player to support the improvement of our fostering service.
You will need to have a social work qualification to undertake this role. If you have experience within fostering service and have a good understanding of Fostering Regulations, National Minimum Standards and Care, Placement and Care Planning Regulations then we would like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to chair meetings to ensure Milton Keynes Council Foster Carers are delivering a high quality service to our children in care.
There is a requirement for an enhanced DBS to be completed as part of this role.
Main Responsibility
- As a Senior Practitioner Social Worker you will be responsible for ensuring all Fostering Household Reviews are carried out in accordance with legislation and regulations.
- You will need to have knowledge of fostering legislation and regulations.
- You will share best practice with the service and ensure service delivery is of a high standard at all times.
- You will contribute to the development of the service to ensure standards and practice is maintained that enables foster carers to provide the best care that supports good outcomes for our children in care.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Social Worker.
- Experience of working within local authority fostering service and knowledge of Fostering National Minimum Standards, Fostering Regulations and Care Planning Regulations.
- Ability to chair meetings.
- Good communication skills with children, young people and their families, professionals at a range of levels.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
