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Social Worker - Children in Care

Opus People Solutions Ltd | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom | Posted June 13, 2026

Position Overview

About the Role

Milton Keynes City Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team, supporting children and young people to achieve positive, stable outcomes.

This is a rewarding and impactful role, where you will act as a corporate parent to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are central to decision-making.

You'll manage a diverse caseload including:

Children subject to Care Orders
Children placed with parents or foster carers
Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Children with adoption plans / Placement OrdersWorking closely with partners such as IROs, health services and the Virtual School, you will contribute to high-quality care planning and long-term permanence outcomes.

Hybrid: Up to 2 days Working from home

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met
Undertake Children and Family Assessme...

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