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Suffolk County Council are looking to recruit flexible and highly motivated Children's Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join our Team on a hybrid contract. You will share the same commitment, dedication, care, and support as we do.

Suffolk County Council - Various Locations in Suffolk / Hybrid

£34,834 - £44,305 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: £34,834 - £38,223 per annum, plus £4,000 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time)

Senior Social Workers: £38,925- £44,305 per annum, plus £3,500 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time)

About the role:

When you join the Children and Young Peoples Service as a Social Worker, we will support your development from the start. We will help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore, if you are motivated and passionate there’s no limit to how far your ambition could take you.

Reimagine the possibilities. 

At Suffolk County Council, we are passionate about providing the highest quality care and support to children and young people in need. That's why we are looking for flexible and highly motivated Social Workers to join our teams. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is essential to providing good quality care, which is why we have created a positive environment where our Social Workers can thrive and achieve meaningful and impactful outcomes.

As our Social Workers, you will have: 

You will need a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration.

You can view a full list of requirements in the?Job and Person Profiles below, 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. 

Benefits you'll receive as our Social Workers:

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 more!

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.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 30 September 2024

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Social Workers role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working