Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
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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.
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Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
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A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
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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.
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Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
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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.
Job Introduction
We’re recruiting two Social Workers (Level 3) to join our Children’s Services at Milton Keynes City Council.
Both are Full time - 1x Permanent and 1x Fixed Term (12 months)
This is a rewarding role where you’ll work directly with children, young people and families, ensuring their needs are understood, supported and safeguarded. The Fostering Team works across Children’s Services to fulfil Milton Keynes City Council’s statutory requirements under the Children Act 1989, Fostering Regulations 2011 and National Minimum Standards 2011.
The team recruits foster carers to provide good quality foster placements so the children of Milton Keynes have the opportunity to thrive and remain close to their local networks.
The team works closely with colleagues in the Corporate Parenting service.
The work of the team includes the recruitment, training and support of mainstream foster carers, the assessment and support of kinship carers, private fostering and special guardianship.
You’ll hold a full and varied caseload, including complex cases, and take professional responsibility for delivering high-quality social work that improves outcomes for children.
At Milton Keynes City Council, we are dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We’re focused on improving lives, reducing inequalities and supporting our communities to thrive.
At the start of the application you will be prompted to input whether you wish to be considered for the Permanent or Fixed Term position.
Site-Based role
This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.
Interviews for this role will be held on 28th July 2026
At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.
Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Role Responsibilities
- A qualified social worker with a recognised social work qualification such as DipSW, CQSW or a Degree in Social Work, and registered with Social Work England.
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Someone who keeps up to date with legislation, policy and professional practice and uses reflection to continuously improve their work.
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A clear and confident communicator who can write concisely and present information in a way that is easy for others to understand.
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A practitioner who can build relationships with children, families and colleagues while challenging where appropriate and finding solutions.
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A resilient and adaptable individual who can manage changing situations and respond effectively under pressure.
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Someone who can analyse complex information and make sound decisions, even in high-risk situations.
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A professional who can manage their workload effectively and deliver outcomes within required timescales.
Ideal Candidate
- You might already be an experienced social worker looking for your next step where you can take on a full and complex caseload.
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Perhaps you’re ready to use your expertise to make a lasting impact on children’s lives while continuing to grow professionally.
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You could be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident in making decisions that protect and support vulnerable children.
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You may bring strong relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with families, carers and partner agencies.
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You might be motivated by meaningful work where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to improve outcomes.
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You could be looking for a role where your judgement, resilience and professionalism are valued and supported.
Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.
As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, (unless you are currently registered with the DBS Update Service).
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, see attached.
