Senior Social Worker

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU - Hybrid
• £38,223 - £44,305 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Plus retention payment of up to £3500 per year (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Fixed Term or Secondment (up to 12 months)

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our new Senior Social Worker in the Disabled Children's Team, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all.

If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us.

Your role and responsibilities

We are a specialist service working across the full range of statutory intervention for Children and Young People with disabilities and play a key role in supporting and advising other teams regarding disability related issues.

As a Senior Social Worker in our team, you will:

• work within a small team, working alongside disabled children and young people from age 0-18 and their families to support and promote sustained change
• build meaningful relationships with children and young people with disabilities and promote their voice within assessments and care planning
• operate and develop practice using the Suffolk Signs Of Safety and Wellbeing model
• develop practice knowledge regarding safeguarding and promoting the needs of vulnerable disabled children
• develop practice knowledge regarding young people transitioning through to adulthood
• form part of the wider county team by attending team and county meetings and peer group supervision
• work within a large established network of partner agencies to create multiagency plans to support and safeguard children with disabilities
• be joining an experienced team of practitioners who are invested in this area of work and work hard to support each other across the county
• experience regular structured supervision as well as opportunities for group learning and peer supervision.

You will need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England Registration

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.

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 Katy Keyser for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01284) 758409 or emailing katy.keyser@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 statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

• Please tell us about your experience supporting children and families, including your key responsibilities and proudest achievements.
• Please share why you're interested in this position within the Disabled Children's Team and what you feel you can bring to this role.

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 invi

Closing date: 11.30pm, 14 November 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).