Social Work Assistant

We're recruiting Social Work Assistants to join our Safeguarding Adults Team within Adult Social Care. The Safeguarding Adults Team plays a vital role in protecting adults with care and support needs who may be experiencing, or are at risk of, abuse or neglect. You'll support our work with residents across Milton Keynes, helping us respond to safeguarding concerns and ensure people's voices, wishes and desired outcomes remain at the heart of the support they receive. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll help with safeguarding enquiries, assessments, reviews and care and support planning, using a strengths-based approach that promotes safety, independence and wellbeing. You'll build positive relationships with residents, families and carers, while working collaboratively with partners including health services, police, care providers, housing organisations and advocacy services. This is a rewarding role where your work will help adults with care and support needs stay safe while maintaining choice and control over their lives. You'll join a dedicated team committed to professional curiosity, effective partnership working and Making Safeguarding Personal, while reflecting Milton Keynes City Council's values of being Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative. What Makes Us Milton Keynes City Council 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 27th November 2026,

• Recognise possible risk or abuse, know when and how to raise concerns, and contribute to care and support plans that help reduce risk.
• Complete assessments, reviews and care plans with guidance, identifying clear outcomes that can be reviewed with the individual.
• Manage a caseload with support, keeping accurate electronic records and recording interventions within agreed timescales.
• Use a strengths-based approach, listening to what matters to each person and identifying the skills, relationships and community resources that can support their independence.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, carers, families and professionals across health and social care to achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide one-off practical support where needed to help people maintain or increase their independence.
  
  Ideally, you'll have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification, although we'll also consider significant relevant experience with demonstrable knowledge and skills.
• Bringing clear and confident communication skills, you'll be comfortable speaking with members of the public and providing advice in accurate spoken English.
• A respectful and person-centred approach will help you listen to what matters to people, build positive relationships and work sensitively with adults, their families and carers.
• Comfortable using information technology systems and software, you'll be able to maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and partner organisations.
• Being adaptable is important, as you'll need to travel to meet the requirements of the service and may occasionally need to work outside normal working hours.
• Committed to learning and development, you'll share our values by being Dedicated in the support you provide, Respectful in the way you work with others and Collaborative when working with colleagues and partners.
  
  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 welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk] 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. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have an independent and unrestricted right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.


• 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 - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• 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.