Golden Hello, Retention Payments and Other Rewards
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Pay & Reward
We recognise the valuable contribution our social workers make and offer competitive salaries, clear career progression opportunities and a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits.
New colleagues joining our Social Worker, Senior Social Worker and Deputy Manager workforce may be eligible for a Golden Hello payment, subject to the relevant terms and conditions. We also offer retention payments to qualifying colleagues in social work posts.
Our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme provides Newly Qualified Social Workers with enhanced support, protected development time and structured learning opportunities. As this role is paid at an enhanced rate with accelerated progression, a Golden Hello payment is not available. Successful completion of the ASYE programme will result in progression to the next pay point.
Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) receive an additional AMHP allowance in recognition of the specialist responsibilities associated with the role.
If you're relocating to Milton Keynes, you may be eligible for a relocation allowance, subject to the relevant terms and conditions.
Current salary information, allowances and recruitment payments can be found on individual vacancy adverts.
Roles available
As a Social Worker with Milton Keynes Adult Services you’ll get the opportunity to train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) taking on the responsibilities of a specialist mental health professional.
Social Care Workers in this team work directly with people who have a diagnosed Learning Disability. They practice from a strengths perspective with the overarching aim of helping people live a good and meaningful life. Their duties and responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, shape the work that they do with adults and their carers to ensure quality of life.
Our Assessed and Supported Year in Employment scheme (ASYE) for Newly Qualified Social Workers enables you to earn while you learn across a variety of teams. You'll be supported by our experienced and knowledgeable Practice Educator and Principal Social Worker.