Children's Social Workers and Senior Social Workers

**Suffolk County Council - Various Locations in Suffolk / Hybrid**:

- **£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)**:

- **Full time or part time hours available**:

- **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)

Suffolk County Council (SCC) 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?**

As a social worker with us, you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference.

**Hear from our staff about our Social Work teams (suffolkjobsdirect.org)**

**Find out more about Social Work within SCC Children and Young Peoples Services (careers.suffolk.gov.uk)**

**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.

**We have opportunities available for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers across the following teams**:

- Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking children (UASC) team working with unaccompanied asylum seeking children (Grade 5 Social Worker, 28.5 hours per week) The Leaving Care Team (West, Grade 6 Senior Social Worker, 22.5 hours per week)

**Locality map, to understand where our 13 social care teams are based around Suffolk (ppt)**.

**Empowering Everyone**

**Discover More**
- **A day in the life of a Children's Social Worker. (suffolkjobsdirect.org)**:

- Further information on **what we will offer you (careers.suffolk.gov.uk)**.
- Sponsorship for a** visa** may be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk.

**To find out more**:
**How to apply**
- **Senior Social Worker JPP (docx)**:

- **Social Worker JPP (docx)**

**Closing date: 11.30pm, 28 February 2025**

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

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.

**Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.**

**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 ann