Children's Social Workers and Senior Social Workers
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Job Description
* Address: Various Locations in Suffolk - Hybrid working
* Salary: £37,280 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)
* Plus retention payment of up to £4,000 per year (pro rata for part time)
* Hours: Full time or part time hours available
* Contract: Fixed Term and Permanent contracts available
Job roles available
* Social Workers: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum, plus £4,000 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time)
* Senior Social Workers: £41,502 - £47,054 per annum, plus £3,500 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time)
Suffolk County Council (SCC) is a modern, flexible, and forward‑thinking organisation constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. We are passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in need. Here, you will find a supportive atmosphere designed to help you flourish professionally whilst maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.
As a social worker, you will be part of a regulated, highly skilled team making a positive impact every day. While supporting children and their families you will help people find solutions, promote their rights and empower them to thrive.
Shaping Careers and Learning
* Regular supervision sessions to provide guidance and assistance
* Comprehensive training opportunities to boost your professional skills
* A structured career progression scheme (pdf) to foster your growth
Additional Benefits
* Up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum, pro rata for part time
* 3 additional annual leave days uplift, pro rata for part time
* 3 protected CPD days per annum
* Accessibility to a relocation package of up to £8,000, a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of £2,000 for all new social workers moving to Suffolk
* Free on‑site car parking in all council buildings
* Flexible working options and support for health and wellbeing
* Detailed induction programme, including mandatory Signs of Safety training
* Staff networks open to staff, councillors and partners who share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs
What You Need
* A relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration
* A full and current driving licence and access to personal transport or meeting the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles below. If you believe you can succeed in this role, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Opportunities
We have opportunities available for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers across the following teams:
* Social and Senior Social Workers within the Social Care teams working with children subject to s17 and s47 assessment, a child in need, and child protection plans.
* 1 x Social Worker posts within Leaving Care (North) team supporting Care Leavers age 16‑25 as they transition from care into independence.
Please state in your application the role/s, location and team you are applying for.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
Discover More
* A day in the life of a Children's Social Worker.
* Find out about our beautiful county of Suffolk and see what a wonderful place it is to live and work.
* Further information on what we will offer you.
* Sponsored visa may be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk.
For More Information
For an informal discussion about the role/s, please email: cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk or contact Steve Blaney, Social Care Service Manager, by calling 07742 505342.
How to Apply
Please read the Job and Person Profiles (JPP) below and our Progression Scheme (pdf) before applying for this job, by uploading your CV and completing a short online application form (stating in your application the role/s, location and team you are applying for).
* Senior Social Worker JPP (Word)
* Social Worker JPP (Word)
For internal staff/applicants only, please complete our Statement of Interest (Word) and return this by emailing: cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk.
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 31 December 2025.
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
About us: As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days; membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS); travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits; performance‑related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost‑of‑living pay increase; training and encouragement to expand your knowledge; a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation; diverse and active staff networks; flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.
Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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