Job Introduction
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for two experienced Social Workers to join our Community Support Team. The team is a joint initiative between Housing and Social Care, working with individuals who have a variety of challenges such as self-neglect, hoarding and will be initially unwilling to engage, and issues related to alcohol and substance misuse.
Ideally, you will have at least 2 years post qualifying experience and be able to think on your feet in a crisis. This is a challenging but very rewarding job where you can make a difference to support someone to help them change their life.
Main Responsibility
- Assessing service users needs and providing solutions of how we can help them better their lives.
- Ensure that any interventions or services support the service user in way that enhances their independence, choice and wellbeing
- Monitor and review support plans and services in place to ensure that eligible needs are met in a way that the service user has determined
- Balance the varying demands of a complex social caseload, maintain accurate individual case records and ensure that all required reports are completed.
- Participate in supervisory meetings with team manager and/or a senior member of staff on a regular basis ensuring that the line manager is adequately informed about cases and practice , be responsible for own development and identifying training needs.
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and hold relevant experience within field for over 2 years.
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Someone who enjoys talking to people and trying to put things right.
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Someone who works well in a team
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Someone who is flexible and can cope with working in unsanitary conditions when required, PPE will be provided.
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Someone who can see the potential of the people we are working with and have the ability to help them reach their potential.
- Ability to analyse complex information and the ability to manage complex workload.
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.
