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Social Worker - Working Age Adults

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We are looking for Social Workers to join our newly formed Working Age Adults service to support the needs and outcomes for people who are under the age of 65 years old.  Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with people who have an Autism diagnosis, have physical and/or learning disabilities. Our priority is to support and promote the strengths of working age adults and enable them to contribute to society whilst keeping them safe from harm.  

The Social Workers role will be to assess and work with people to ensure care and support plans are put in place building on the person’s own strengths and assets along with formal support if needed. This role provides the opportunity to work collaboratively across health and social care to holistically meet individual needs. The service is proud of its effective partnership working with various health colleagues. 

The Working Age Adults service is supportive and committed to the development of individuals and the service as a collective. Therefore, if you are looking for an exciting and rewarding role then this is job for you. If you would like to learn more, please contact either myself, Yvette Chicharro or Zoe Vaughan on 01908 253159.  

Main Responsibility

  • Carrying out strengths-based and person-centred assessments as outlined under the Care Act 2014 for individuals and their carers.
  • Applying legislation relevant to role including Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Act 2005 etc. 
  • Working together with professionals across health and social care to meet individual’s needs.
  • Manage a case load with support from line manager.
  • Manage competing demands to maintain flow through the discharge services.   
  • Complete safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments and best interest’s decisions with guidance from line manager.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Someone with a Social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent).
  • Someone who is registered with Social Work England
  • Someone who understands safeguarding adults and is working towards or has the safeguarding enquiry.
  • Someone who is able to drive (or have a driver) and have access to a motor vehicle.
  • Someone with good verbal and written communication skills
  • Someone able to make decisions and demonstrate sound risk analysis.
  • Someone able to work as part of a team and with other professionals and agencies
  • Someone willing to be flexible and want to develop as a professional and empower others. 

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.

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