Senior Social Worker - Children in Care

Position: Senior Social Worker  - Children in Care
About the Role

Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Parenting Together South / Children in Care Team on a temporary basis.

This is an opportunity to work with children in care and young people preparing for adulthood, supporting them throughout their care journey and into leaving care services. The role focuses on achieving positive outcomes for young people by promoting stability, independence and long-term success.

Location:

Beacon House, Landmark Business Park, White House Road, Ipswich, IP1 5PB

Rate:
Up to £40.50 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract:

Temporary
Office Requirement: 2 days per week, with increased office attendance during the initial onboarding and induction period

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of Children in Care and young people preparing to leave care
Build strong, meaningful relationships with children, young people and their families
Complete assessments, care planning and statutory visits
Support pathway planning and preparation for independence
Work closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated support
Promote positive outcomes in education, training, employment and accommodation
Support younger or less experienced colleagues and contribute to good practice within the team
Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and risks are appropriately managed
Maintain accurate and timely case recording and reporting

About You

Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
Be registered with Social Work England
Have a minimum of two years' post-qualified experience within Children's Services
Have experience working with Children in Care, Leaving Care or similar statutory teams
Demonstrate strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and statutory responsibilities
Be confident managing complex cases and working with multi-agency partners
Have experience supporting positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people
Possess strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills
If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity with a well-established local authority, we would like to hear from you.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules