Overview
Senior Social Worker | South Ipswich Locality
Location: Beacon House, Ipswich (Covering Ipswich to Felixstowe)
Pay Rate: Up to £42.50 per hour
Team: South Social Care Fieldwork
Responsibilities
* Conducting comprehensive Social Work Assessments under Section 17 and Section 47.
* Leading and managing Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) planning.
* Driving positive outcomes for children and families across the Ipswich and Felixstowe areas.
* Navigating complex family dynamics with senior-level analytical and report-writing skills.
Work-Life Balance and Team Structure
* Flexible Working: Condensed hours over 4 days are accepted.
* Hybrid Model: 3 days per week office-based at Beacon House, providing a mix of collaboration and autonomy.
* Caseloads: Manageable average of 25-30 children.
* Geography: Primarily covering the South Ipswich locality and surrounding coastal towns.
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker with valid professional registration.
* Proven experience in statutory children's services (CIN/CP/Assessments).
* Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced fieldwork environment.
* Mandatory: A completed DfE cover sheet must be attached to your application.
Why SW Locums?
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
* Fast-tracked and smooth onboarding process.
* £500 Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring successful candidates to our network
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