Overview
Suffolk County Council is seeking Adult Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) across Suffolk. We offer flexible full or part-time hours, permanent and temporary contracts, and a comprehensive training programme including ASYE if required to support your first year in practice. This is a countywide opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful difference in local communities, supported by a team committed to your professional growth.
What we offer
* Salary: £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours) rising to £38,220 - £40,777 per annum after successful completion of ASYE; plus a £500 additional payment and retention payments
* Hours: Full or part time hours available
* Contract: Permanent and temporary contracts available
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Retention payments for 2, 3 and 5 years (£1,000, £1,500 and £2,000)
* 6 protected days CPD
* Strong and diverse training offer
* Supportive and experienced teams with opportunities for development and career progression
* Inclusive and creative culture
Your role and progression
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 be open to change, innovative and confident with a focus on strengthening social work and ambitious about what people can achieve. There are opportunities in integrated neighbourhood teams, mental health teams, and learning disabilities and autism teams across the county. Please state your preference in your application.
If successful in joining the organisation, you will:
* Receive an excellent induction to the role
* Have support from peers and mentors
* Access extensive training opportunities to support your development
* Join a cohort of NQSWs who are completing ASYE training for mutual support
Career development
Following successful completion of your ASYE you could progress to roles such as:
* Approved Mental Health Practitioner
* Practice Educator
Teams and services
Integrated Neighbourhood and Area Locality: Supports adults 18+ with physical health conditions, mental health challenges, age-related needs, substance misuse, or caring responsibilities. We uphold the Care Act 2014 and work with health professionals to help people live independently and stay safe at home.
Mental Health: County-wide service with bases across Suffolk; supports functional mental health conditions and works with NHS Mental Health Services, carrying out statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 1983/2007.
Learning Disabilities and Autism: Works with individuals with learning disabilities and autism to enable them to thrive in their communities.
Signs of Safety: Our model uses safety, solution-building and trauma-responsive approaches. We offer training to become a Signs of Safety practitioner.
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 supporting statement (no more than 400 words per question) using the Supporting Statement template. Questions cover collaboration with statutory/private/voluntary agencies, creative problem solving, workload management, and team preference.
* Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
We value authentic applications. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application process, contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. If invited to the next stage, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments.
Further information
For informal discussion about any of these roles, please contact us at ASCrecruitment@suffolk.gov.uk. Closing date: 11.30pm, 12 October 2025. Interviews: week commencing 20 October 2025. The authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
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