Senior Social Workers

• Salary:£41,502 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time), plus retention payments for2, 3and 5 years of serviceof £1,000, £1,500and £2,000
• Hours:Full Time or Part time hours available
• Contract:Various contracts available
• Post 1: Learning Disabilities and Autism, South, Endeavour House, Ipswich
• Post 2: Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism, Forensic, Endeavour House, Ipswich (16.5 hours per week)

We are recruiting for
Senior
Social Workers
in
Adult Social Care
.

With Suffolk, you can enjoy a great career for yourself and support vulnerable adults. We are always looking for new ways to deliver even better services.

Social Workers working with Suffolk County Council play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude and we’ll empower you to make the most of your experience.

Reimagine the possibilities.

are passionate in demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations. Managing your own complex caseload, as well as supporting your colleagues with theirs, you will be a source of specialist advice and enable the mitigation of high levels of risk. You will also bring professional expertise to contribute to the development of practice standards.

You will have experience in developing strong working relationships with partners, other agencies, and the voluntary sector to deliver improved outcomes.

You will bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. We are also looking for your ability to mentor both newly qualified and experienced team members. As, a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance.

• to be a qualified, registered social worker and have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment.
• evidence of 2 years continued professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
• an in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
• the ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
• valid driving licence and access to personal transport.

You can view a full list of requirements in the
Job and Person Profile (Word) ,ifyou believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Our staff are our greatest asset and with you in our team, we can achieve the authority's priorities of enabling everyone to live long, healthy, fulfilling lives whilst safeguarding the most vulnerable people in Suffolk. All our staff are provided with Information Technology and devices to allow more flexibility in the role and access to systems like the Liquid Logic Adults' System when working with clients.

We work to a strength-based practice model and would encourage you to apply for our roles if you think you have the same values so we can continue with this approach to help empower Suffolk residents.

If you are considering applying, we encourage you to watch our video on
Reimagining a Career in Adult Social Work . It offers valuable insight into the impact you can make and the support you'll receive as part of our team.

The ASC Mental Health Service is a county wide service and therefore has bases across Suffolk. We are a creative service, evolving to work in the best way for the people of Suffolk. As a specialist service supporting those with functional mental health conditions, the teams are full of knowledge, skills, experience and a passion to encourage and promote independence and wellbeing.

The service works closely with local system partners to provide high standards of social work to the people of Suffolk, who are also receiving a service from NHS Mental Health Services, including carrying out both statutory duties…