Senior Social Workers

Senior Social Workers – Adult Social Care

Job Details

• Locations:
  West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds (IP33 3YU
  );
  Kingsfield Centre, Stowmarket (IP14 1SZ
  );
  Endeavour House, Ipswich (IP1 2BX
  )
• Salary: £41,502 – £47,054 per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time), plus retention payments of £1,000, £1,500 and £2,000 for 2, 3 and 5 years of service respectively
• Hours:
  
  Full time or part time (flexible)
• Contract:
  
  Various contracts available
• Working hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week (full time) or part‑time equivalent
• Posting locations: various throughout Suffolk

Responsibilities

• Manage own complex caseload of vulnerable adults, providing specialist advocacy and safeguarding support
• Provide guidance and mentorship to colleagues, including newly qualified and experienced team members
• Contribute to the development and improvement of practice standards and policies
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with partner agencies and voluntary services to deliver improved outcomes
• Make clear, informed decisions, highlighting and limiting potential risks associated with intervention

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified and registered social worker with completed Assessment and Supported Employment Year
• Evidence of at least 2 years of continued professional development in line with current professional standards
• In‑depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages
• Valid driving licence and access to personal transport
• Strong knowledge of current legislation, regulations and guidance applicable to adult social care

Benefits

• Up to 29 days annual leave (pro‑rated), UK bank holidays, and two paid volunteering days
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• Performance‑related annual pay progression with annual cost‑of‑living adjustments
• Training and encouragement to expand professional knowledge
• Career development opportunities across the organisation
• Active staff networks and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working options, including right to request flexible working from day one

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those under‑represented groups. Please see our Workforce Equality Report for more information.