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* Address: Constantine House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DH - Hybrid working
* Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum plus retention payment of up to £4,000 per year (pro rata for part time)
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
Job Description
* Suffolk County Council
* Address: Constantine House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DH - Hybrid working
* Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum plus retention payment of up to £4,000 per year (pro rata for part time)
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
Suffolk County Council is different. We are a modern, flexible, and forward-thinking organisation that's constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. We are also passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in need, and understand that to provide an outstanding service, our Social Workers need to be at their best. Here, you will find a supportive atmosphere designed to help you flourish professionally whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Are you ready to reimagine what your social work career could be?
Your role
As Social Worker in the UASC (Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking children) team, you will:
* manage a caseload of UASC until 18 years old. This includes attending at child in care reviews, completing assessments for child in care reviews, undertaking PEP assessments, statutory visit responsibilities, court reports (if required) age assessments (training to be provided if required), undertaking Section 47 enquiries and social work assessments. You will also undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strengths and ensuring the analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes.
* organise appointments with Immigration solicitor, education and health. As the lead professional you will ensure that all matters are addressed for each young person.
* develop effective relationships with children and young people to facilitate change and improve outcomes, always keeping the child at the heart of your work.
* service as a key link between UASC and their foster carer/housing provider.
The team
We are a countywide team responsible for supporting and accommodating any UASC who have arrived into Suffolk spontaneously or via the National Transfer Scheme.
Our duties resemble mainstream Child In Care teams with the additional responsibility of ensuring our young people's asylum application is submitted to the Home Office and advocate any subsequent Immigration matter thereafter.
We internally transfer young people at 18-year-old from social workers to person advisors who support our care leavers up to the age of 25 years old, depending need and circumstance.
Shaping careers and learning
We understand that being a social worker can be a challenging role, which is why we offer:
* regular supervision sessions to provide guidance and assistance
* comprehensive training opportunities to boost your professional skills
* a structured career Progression Scheme (pdf) to foster your growth.
This way, you can be confident in your abilities and provide the best possible care to those in need.
Additional Benefits
* up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum, pro rata for part time
* an uplift of 3 additional annual leave days, pro rata for part time
* 3 protected CPD days per annum
* access to a relocation package of up to £8,000, a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of £2,000 for all new social workers moving to Suffolk
* free on-site car parking in all council buildings
* flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
* detailed induction programme, including mandatory Signs of Safety training
* staff networks which are open to staff, councillors and partners that share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs.
What You Need
* a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration
* to hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profiles below,if you believe you can succeed in this role, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .
Discover more
* A day in the life of a Children's Social Worker
* Hear from our staff about our Social Work teams
* Social Work within Children and Young Peoples Services
To find out about our beautiful county of Suffolk and see what a wonderful place it is to live and work, please visit welcome to Suffolk .
Further information on what we will offer you .
Sponsorship for a visa may be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk.
For more information
For an informal discussion about the role/s, please email cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk or contact Steve Blaney, Social Care Service Manager, by calling 07742 505342.
How To Apply
Please read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) below and our Progression Scheme (pdf) before applying for this job, by uploading your CVand completing a short online application form (stating in your application the role/s, location and team you are applying for).
* Social Worker JPP (Word)
For internal staff/ applicants only, please complete our Statement of Interest (Word) and return this by emailing: cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 26 August 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.
Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
* 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
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .
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