Senior Social Worker

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Landmark House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB - Hybrid
• £38,223 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed Term or Secondment for 6 months
• 2 posts

An exciting opportunity exists for a MASH Consultant Social Worker within Suffolk's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), based at Landmark House, Ipswich. (Hybrid Working available)

Your role and responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment working closely with colleagues from a range of agencies. The function of the ASC Senior Practitioner is to lead the team, allocate and oversee the priority of work and undertake strategy meetings making multi agency decisions in relation to people with care & support needs that are at risk of abuse or neglect. The Senior Practitioner will also support the identification of those referrals which do not meet the 3 statutory criteria Care Act 2014 (sec42) for a safeguarding enquiry and liaise with professionals to signpost appropriately. The role also requires both informal and formal supervision and some case management.

Working in Suffolk MASH provides employees with an opportunity to further knowledge of adult safeguarding and the chance to contribute to decisions that make a real difference to residents of Suffolk. The MASH is a fast paced and dynamic environment which is both rewarding and challenging and requires excellent communications skills, experience of safeguarding and a degree of resilience to effectively manage the challenges of this working environment.

You will need

The successful applicant will have a good all-round knowledge of Adult Social Care and the Care Act 2014, specifically sec42. Applicants will require the ability to prioritise, risk assess and multi-task. With excellent communication and experience of negotiating with partners to support good outcomes for customers. The ability to work under pressure, risk assess and excellent organisational and recording skills are essential to the role.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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.

The team

Suffolk MASH is a multi-agency team which uses enhanced communication to identify risk at an early stage, and where co-ordinated, timely and proportionate interventions are decided upon in order to keep children and vulnerable people safe

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 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

For more information

Please contact Sarah Markham for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 263241 or emailingsarah.markham@suffolk.gov.uk

If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of theJPP.

• You should use the Supporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 1 October 2024.

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

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).