Job Introduction
We’re recruiting a dedicated Social Worker to join our Parenting Assessment Wellbeing Team (PAWT) at Milton Keynes City Council.
You’ll work with children, young people and families to make sure they get the right help at the right time. Our colleagues support families across the city, focusing on safety, wellbeing and long‑term positive change.
You’ll work closely with families in the community, as well as colleagues across our Children’s Services Directorate, which is one of the eight key service areas in our well‑organised council structure.
This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference every day.
This is a site-based role
Interviews for this role will be held on 1 April
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Complete specialised parenting assessments, using the Parent Assess framework.
- Carry out clear, child centred assessments to understand the needs of children and families.
- Create and review plans that help families make positive changes.
- Manage a varied caseload and take action when children need to be protected.
- Work with other professionals to provide joined up support.
- Keep accurate and up to date records.
- Prepare reports and take part in meetings when required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Hold a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
- Be trained in Parent Assess and have proven experience in completing these assessments.
- Have experience and expertise in working with parents who have significant learning needs, mental health challenges, and complex circumstances.
- The ability to write clear reports and use electronic recording systems.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with families, colleagues and partners.
- Good judgement and the ability to make decisions in fast‑paced situations.
- Resilience, adaptability and a calm approach under pressure.
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle for community‑based work.
We’re looking for someone who works in a dedicated, respectful and collaborative way, reflecting our workplace values.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If you’re offered the position, we’ll ask for proof of your licence and vehicle insurance, including business use cover. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to confirm your appointment without these documents.
If you’re offered the role, we’ll arrange an Enhanced DBS check as part of our pre-employment process (unless you’re already registered with the DBS Update Service).
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
