Overview
Consultant Social Worker role at Suffolk Jobs Direct. Location options: The MiX, 127 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket or Beacon House, Landmark Business Park, Ipswich – Hybrid. Salary: £43,723 - £47,054 plus a retention payment of up to £3,500 per annum (pro rata for part time). Hours: 37 hours per week – flexible working options available. Contract: Permanent. Post 1 – Central Suffolk, Stowmarket; Post 2 – Ipswich South, Ipswich.
You will need
* a relevant Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
* substantial social work experience of working with children and families.
* management and leadership qualification.
Responsibilities
* Work directly with children, young people and their families to bring about meaningful and sustainable improvements in their lives.
* Provide support to children in need, those subject to child protection plans, and looked-after children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
* Take responsibility for high-risk and complex cases, applying advanced social work knowledge and skills to assess and intervene effectively.
* Offer guidance and professional support to less experienced social workers, contributing to team development and quality practice.
* Use research and best practice models to inform interventions and decision-making, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
* Work closely with other professionals and agencies to coordinate care and support for children and families, promoting integrated working.
* Contribute to service development by identifying areas for improvement and supporting innovation in practice and delivery.
* Uphold ethical and legal responsibilities, including accurate record-keeping, compliance with policies, and commitment to professional development.
* Supervise staff and deputise for the practice manager.
* Be at the forefront of using the Signs of Safety approach; this will enable you to be part of a skilled group of practitioners in the UK and beyond.
Benefits
* 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.
How to apply
Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
* You should use the Supporting Statement template.
* Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 3 November 2025.
Equal opportunities
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 and flexible working options to support individuals. We’re committed to equality and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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