Suffolk County Council is looking for passionate and motivated Children’s Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join their council in various locations. Sponsorship is available to strong candidates who require it.About the Council
Suffolk is a beautiful and diverse county in the East of England, offering a blend of vibrant towns, picturesque countryside, and a stunning coastline. Known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and strong community spirit, Suffolk provides an excellent quality of life. With a focus on innovation and support for its residents, Suffolk County Council is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children and families across the region.
As a modern and effective council, we understand the importance of being flexible and well-connected in the ways we work. We focus our ambitions on doing what’s right for people, our partners and our communities – both now and for the future.
That’s why, as one of the largest employers in Suffolk, we believe in empowering everyone. Through career variety and collaborative working, accessible career paths and professional development.
The support and care we offer encourages and enables you to be the best you can be. To make a meaningful impact on the world around you. To achieve a unique sense of pride in what you do, why you do it and where. Reimagine the possibilities.
Position: Children’s Social Workers & Senior Social Workers
Salary: £36,124 to £45,595 a year (pro rata for part time)
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Suffolk, UK
About the Role
You will manage a diverse caseload, working with children from pre-birth to 18 years, from the point of initial referral. This would include undertaking Social Work Assessments, working with children and families under Child in Need and Child Protection Planning, progressing matters within the court arena, including both public and private law proceedings.
The Team
We are based at Landmark House in Ipswich, and cover the South Ipswich area.
As part of the team comprising of workers with an array of skills and expertise, you will be able to develop your social work practice and experience within a supportive team culture. Partnership working is a particular strength within the team and there is scope for you to build meaningful working relationships across an array of services to develop your role both now and in the future
Main Duties
Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities.
- Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework.
- Where the role requires, to act as Lead Professional for named families, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.
Assessment, Planning and Review
- Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines and tools.
- To participate in CAF, multi-agency assessment, Statutory Assessment and other relevant assessment processes and offer management oversight where required.
Effective Practice
- To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement.
- To undertake direct observation of practice, with effective feedback to offer quality assurance.
- To obtain user feedback and involvement to improve service delivery.
Qualifications
Qualifications and professional memberships
- Suitable professional qualification at graduate level or equivalent experience in a relevant area of work:
- a relevant Social Work qualification and a Social Work England registration.
- a minimum of two year’s relevant post qualifying Social Work experience is required.
- Social Workers can progress to “Senior Social Worker” in accordance with Suffolk CC determined progression schemes processes, criteria and timescales, as guided by the College of Social Work “Performance Capabilities Framework”.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Management and leadership qualification. (Desired)
Values and Personal Qualities
- Demonstrates a passion for making a positive difference for Suffolk.
- Shares our WE ASPIRE Values and strives to lead by example in relation to these.
- A strong commitment to fairness and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
- Strives to continuously improve in everything they do, taking the initiative to learn and develop.
- Brings creativity into their work through innovation and openness to change.
- Collaborates well with others and offers assistance and support to colleagues.
- Committed to listening to children and families and to working collaboratively with them to address concerns.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Specialist knowledge skills and experience
- Ability to be flexible, work under pressure and use own initiative.
- Demonstrates in depth knowledge of Signs of Safety and an in-depth practical understanding of and skills in using solution focused approaches of intervention.
- Knowledge and effective skills in using evidence-based models of intervention to deliver successful outcomes and an ability to bring research into practice.
Benefits
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.
- Sponsorship for a visa may be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
November 30, 2024, 11:30 PM