About the role
Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Social Care Team in Stowmarket. This role involves working with children and families across a range of statutory functions, managing complex cases and contributing to high‑quality, child‑focused practice.
Service Areas:
Child in Need · Looked After Children · Child Assessment · Support & Prevention Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex social work caseload, currently averaging 40 cases
Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving high levels of complexity, risk, and uncertainty, with managerial oversight where required
Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet identified needs and reduce risk for children and families
Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support, services, and resources
Lead and carry out Section 47 (child protection) investigations, ensuring thorough and timely enquiries where significant harm is suspectedSkills
Proven experience managing complex caseloads and delivering effective social work practice with children and families
Strong ability to complete in‑depth assessments of risk and need, and to design and implement effective interventions
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England RegistrationIf you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you