Suffolk County Council Address: Landmark House, Ipswich IP1 5PB - Hybrid Salary: £36,124 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata for part time) Plus retention payment of up to £4,000 per year (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Job roles available: Social Workers : £36,124 - £39,513 per annum, plus £4,000 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time) Senior Social Workers : £40,215 - £45,595 per annum, plus £3,500 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time) We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Social Worker in the Make a Change (MAC) team and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy. You will: work alongside the allocated Social Worker, providing one-to-one direct work to young people who are at risk of exploitation, as well as delivering Child Exploitation sessions to parents/carers develop a comprehensive plan of Child Exploitation work with the young person attend and contribute to relevant meetings, such as Child Protection conferences, Child in Need, Child in Care, and complex strategy meetings actively participate in relevant Child Exploitation training provide consultation and guidance to professionals deliver informative and engaging Child Exploitation presentations across the county to various professional audiences prepare comprehensive reports for court proceedings and give evidence when required. You will need: a social work qualification at graduate level or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work a minimum of two years relevant post qualifying social work experience Social Work England registration a willingness and ability to travel extensively, as the team covers the entire county. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles (JPP) below. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. Social Worker JPP (word) Senior Social Worker JPP (word) The team The MAC team operates and is managed by the Children and Young People's Services (CYP). It offers a countywide service dedicated to supporting children and young people who are at risk or are victims of child exploitation. The team's scope of work encompasses all areas of child exploitation, including concerns related to child sexual exploitation, criminal and/or sexual gangs and groups, missing episodes, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, radicalization, and modern-day slavery. We act as the central 'intelligence hub' for all aspects of Child Exploitation within the county. We are represented on the Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board Child Sexual Exploitation Strategic Group and all planning and strategic groups related to the various aspects of child exploitation as identified above. To find out more information Hear from our staff about our Social Work teams (suffolkjobsdirect.org) Social Work within Children and Young Peoples Services (suffolk.gov.uk) 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 (visitsuffolk.com). Further information on what we will offer you (suffolk.gov.uk). Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone. For more information Please contact Anna Abbott for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 263692 or emailing anna.abbott@suffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Please read the Job and Person Profiles (JPP) below and our Progression Scheme (pdf) before applying for this job. Social Worker JPP (word) Senior Social Worker JPP (word} Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk. Closing date: 11.30 pm, 11 August 2025. Interview date: 18 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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid 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) .