Description

• Job title: Children’s Social Worker or Senior Social Worker.

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• Employer: Suffolk County Council.

• Location: Bury St Edmunds or Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom, with hybrid and community-based working.

• Salary:

  • Social Worker: £38,510–£42,123 per year, plus up to £4,000 annual retention payment.

  • Senior Social Worker: £42,872–£48,607 per year, plus up to £3,500 annual retention payment.

• Contract: Permanent, with full-time and part-time positions available.

• Purpose: Support children, young people and families, promote children’s rights and wellbeing, and help families achieve positive outcomes.

• Team: Join a multidisciplinary Family Help Team focused on improving outcomes for children and young people across Suffolk.

• Working arrangements: Flexible, hybrid and community-based working, including engagement with families in their homes, schools and local communities.

• Visa sponsorship: Sponsorship may be available for candidates who are currently UK residents, according to the job advert. Applicants should contact Suffolk County Council to confirm eligibility and the specific sponsorship arrangements before applying.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people and their families.

• Assess family needs and provide appropriate social work support.

• Help families identify solutions and access suitable support services.

• Promote children’s rights, safety and wellbeing.

• Collaborate with social workers, practitioners, managers and other professionals.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, group supervision and peer supervision.

• Contribute to the development of Family Help services and family support packages.

• Support the development of Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams and Family Group Conferencing.

• Work with families in homes, schools and community settings.

• Maintain professional standards and contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals.

Requirements

• A relevant social work qualification.

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• A full, current driving licence and access to personal transport, or another reasonable and suitable means of meeting the role’s mobility requirements.

• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals.

• Commitment to professional development, reflective practice and improving outcomes for children and families.

• Willingness to complete the council’s induction programme, including mandatory Signs of Safety training.

• Submission of a CV without your name and personal details.

• Willingness to undergo a DBS check or police vetting where required.

Benefits

• Retention payments: Up to £4,000 annually for Social Workers or £3,500 for Senior Social Workers, pro rata for part-time staff.

• Annual leave: Up to 29 days, plus UK bank holidays and three additional annual leave days.

• Professional development: Three protected continuing professional development (CPD) days per year.

• Relocation package: Up to £8,000 for eligible candidates moving to Suffolk.

• Welcome loan: £2,000 for new social workers moving to Suffolk.

• Pension: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

• Flexible working: Options to support work-life balance, with the right to request flexible working from the first day.

• Training and career progression: Comprehensive training, regular supervision, a structured career progression scheme and opportunities for professional development.

• Induction: Detailed induction programme, including Signs of Safety training.

• Travel and parking: Free on-site parking at council buildings and access to travel-related benefits.

• Health and wellbeing: Lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.

• Financial benefits: Performance-related annual pay progression and an annual cost-of-living pay increase.

• Additional benefits: Two paid volunteering days, active staff networks and other employee benefits.

Application deadline: 15 November 2026 at 11:30 pm.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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