https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-children-in-care-opus-people-solutions-ltd--5c7f5868-5be8-48ce-ae5e-f23168daa53c RSS feed for Social Worker - Children in Care at Opus People Solutions Ltd. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:19:08 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-children-in-care-opus-people-solutions-ltd--5c7f5868-5be8-48ce-ae5e-f23168daa53c https://jobs.co.uk/job/social-worker-children-in-care-opus-people-solutions-ltd--5c7f5868-5be8-48ce-ae5e-f23168daa53c Wed, 20 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Milton Keynes | Salary: £38/hour | Type: Temporary | 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 Orders Working 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 Assessments and maintain up-to-date care plans Chair multi-agency meetings and collaborate across services to deliver joined-up support Ensure the voice of the child is central to all planning and decision-making Carry out direct work wit... Temporary