Senior Social Worker

About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Haverhill Social Care Team within West Suffolk. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role supporting children and families across Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and Assessment services.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality assessments and managing complex cases, with a strong focus on safeguarding, support, and prevention.

Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 Manage Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans Work across Child Assessment, Looked After Children, and Support & Prevention services Manage a fast-paced caseload (average of 30 cases) Provide effective safeguarding interventions and support to children and families Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners Contribute to Child Protection conferences and meetings Deliver high-quality, timely assessments and reports Skills & Experience Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Strong experience within assessment teams Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced caseload Sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and frameworks Confident in managing CIN and CP cases Excellent assessment, communication, and organisational skills Working Arrangements Hybrid working - 3 days per week office-based Haverhill office is the primary base due to proximity to families Occasional working from West Suffolk House depending on caseload Attendance at West Suffolk House required for CP conferences and meetings Condensed hours over 4 days will be considered Located close to the borders of Cambridge and Peterborough If you're an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and fast-paced team, we'd love to hear from you.