Immediate Start – Children’s Social Worker | Suffolk Council 🚨
📍 Ipswich / Bury St Edmunds – Hybrid Working
💰 £300 Per Day
🕒 37 Hours Per Week | Condensed 4-Day Week Available
📅 3 Month Contract + Possible Extension
Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Social Care Team supporting Child in Need, Looked After Children, Child Assessment, and Support & Prevention services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled frontline practitioner looking for a hybrid role with flexibility, supportive management, and meaningful casework.
🔹 The Role:
• Manage a complex caseload of children and families
• Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children work
• Complete assessments of risk and need
• Lead Section 47 investigations and safeguarding interventions
• Develop and implement care and support plans
• Work closely with schools, health professionals, police, and partner agencies
• Produce high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation
• Contribute to reflective practice and team development
✅ Essential Requirements:
✔ Qualified Social Worker
✔ Social Work England Registration
✔ Recent Children’s Social Care experience within a Local Authority
✔ Strong safeguarding and assessment experience
✔ Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively
✔ Experience within CIN, CP, LAC, Assessment or Support & Prevention teams
🌟 What’s On Offer?
• £300 Per Day
• Hybrid Working – 3 Days Office Based
• 4 Day Condensed Week Option
• Supportive Team Environment
• Immediate Start Available
• Long-Term Contract Potential
📩 Apply now with your updated CV for immediate consideration.
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📩 Apply now with your updated CV for immediate consideration