Adult Social Workers 2025 £36,124 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Rising to £37,035 - £39,513 per annum after successful completion of your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) Plus a £500 additional payment Retention Payments Join a service Nominated for Adult Social Worker of the Year 2024 Join Suffolk's Adult Social Care Services as an Adult Social Worker or Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW), We're actively seeking experienced and recent graduates (or those approaching qualification) who demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting local communities and building effective networks. Suffolk provides a comprehensive training programme including ASYE if required to support your first year in practice, designed to be the foundation for a rewarding long-term career with us. This is your opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful difference in Suffolk's communities, supported by a team committed to your professional growth and success. We welcome early applications and will support you through the registration process. We could offer: Full or Part-time hours Permanent and temporary posts across Suffolk Flexible working and hybrid working options Retention payments for 2,3 and 5 years (£1000, £1500 and £2000) 6 protected days CPD Strong and diverse training offer Supportive and experienced teams Opportunities for development and career progression across the council Inclusive and creative culture. We are passionate in supporting you with your Social Work career and progression. We are committed to offering you flexible working options like part-time working, so please read the Social Work Job Description to find out the types of flexible working options available. We are a family-friendly organisation and want to support you to find a work-life balance, motivating you to be the best Social Care professional that you can be. If successful in joining the organisation, you will: have an excellent induction to the role receive support from peers and mentors be able to access extensive training opportunities available, to support your personal and professional development join a cohort of NQSW's who are also completing their ASYE training allowing you to provide and receive support from other NQSWs. Further opportunities with career development Following successful completion of your ASYE you could progress in the following roles: Approved Mental Health Practitioner Practice Educator. Your role You will have the ability and experience to undertake innovative strengths-based assessments and care planning with individuals, carers, and their personal support networks. You will also be open to change, innovative and confident with a focus on strengthening social work; be ambitious about what people can achieve and keen to explore ideas for positive outcomes. Signs of Safety It is an exciting time to join Adult Social Care in Suffolk, with our ambition titled People at the heart of Care, setting out how we will work to support people to live fulfilling and independent lives in Suffolk. Using our Signs of Safety model as a foundation throughout our service- working with people and their networks using a safety, solution building and trauma responsive approach. This is your chance to become one of the select few Social Workers worldwide that are trained practicing professionals in Signs of Safety; this will see you stand out from other Social Workers and enable you to develop and progress in your career. For more information about Signs of Safety, visit: ACS introduction ( pagetiger.com ) What is Signs of Safety ( signsofsafety.net ) Our approach Partnership working is strong and through joint care planning, we strive for a person-centered approach that supports people to be independent, resilient, and have choice and control. We have strong, cohesive, and supportive management teams, who are committed to continuous professional development and have a reputation for changing services for the better. Any questions about your application please contact ACSrecruitment@suffolk.gov.uk. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Grade 5 Adult Social Worker Job and Person Profile (JPP). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Step 4 - Please answer the following questions: Question 1 - Reflecting on your placement experience please tell us what skills you will bring to meet the essential criteria for the Newly Qualified Social Worker role? Question 2 - Please provide a practice example of working with an adult, detailing what legislation and approach you used, and how you worked in partnership to promote greater independence for the adult? For more information For an informal discussion about any of these roles please contact us by emailing ACSrecruitment@suffolk.gov.uk and we will give you a call at your convenience. Closing date: 6 July 2025, 11:30pm. Interviews: 16th July 2025. 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. LI-Hybrid