Children's Social Workers and Senior Social Workers

Children's Social Workers and Senior Social Workers

Join to apply for the Children's Social Workers and Senior Social Workers role at Suffolk County Council
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• Address:
  Various Locations in Suffolk - Hybrid working
• Salary: £37,280 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Plus retention payment of up to £4,000 per year (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:
  
  Full time or part time hours available
• Contract:
  
  Fixed Term and Permanent contracts available

• Social Workers: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, plus £4,000 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time)
• Senior Social Workers: £41,502 - £47,054 per annum, plus £3,500 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time)

Suffolk County Council (SCC) is a modern, flexible, and forward‑thinking organisation constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. We are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in need. Here, you will find a supportive atmosphere designed to help you flourish professionally whilst maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

As a social worker, you will be part of a regulated, highly skilled team making a positive impact every day. While supporting children and their families you will help people find solutions, promote their rights and empower them to thrive.

• Regular supervision sessions to provide guidance and assistance
• Comprehensive training opportunities to boost your professional skills
• A structured career progression scheme (pdf) to foster your growth

• Up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum, pro rata for part time
• 3 additional annual leave days uplift, pro rata for part time
• 3 protected CPD days per annum
• Accessibility to a relocation package of up to £8,000, a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of £2,000 for all new social workers moving to Suffolk
• Free on‑site car parking in all council buildings
• Flexible working options and support for health and wellbeing
• Detailed induction programme, including mandatory Signs of Safety training
• Staff networks open to staff, councillors and partners who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs

• A relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• A full and current driving licence and access to personal transport or meeting the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles below. If you believe you can succeed in this role, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

We have opportunities available for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers across the following teams:

• Social and Senior Social Workers within the Social Care teams working with children subject to s17 and s47 assessment, a child in need, and child protection plans.
• 1 x Social Worker posts within Leaving Care (North) team supporting Care Leavers age 16‑25 as they transition from care into independence.

Please state in your application the role/s, location and team you are applying for.

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
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• A day in the life of a Children's Social Worker.
• Find out about our beautiful county of Suffolk and see what a wonderful place it is to live and work.
• Further information on what we will offer you.
• Sponsored visa may be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk.

For an informal discussion about the role/s, please email:
cypsocial or contact Steve Blaney, Social Care Service Manager, by calling .

Please read the Job and Person Profiles (JPP) below and our Progression Scheme (pdf) before applying for this job, by…