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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.