- Suffolk County Council - Recruiting countywide across Suffolk
- Newly Qualified Adult Social Workers: £34,834 per annum, Plus a £500 additional payment on completion of ASYE (pro rata for part time hours)
- Adult Social Workers: £35,745 - £38,223 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
- Retention payments for 2, 3 and 5 years service of £1,000, £1,500 and £2,000
- Full time and part time hours available
- Permanent
We are recruiting countywide for Social Workers (including Newly Qualified Social Workers) in Adult Social Care.
With us, you can enjoy a great career for yourself and support vulnerable adults. We’re always looking for new ways to deliver even better services. Social Workers working with Suffolk County Council play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude and we will empower you to make the most of your experience.
Reimagine the possibilities.
What you will need
- A relevant social work qualification.
- A current Social Work England registration (or awaiting your registration if Newly Qualified).
- A valid driving license and access to personal transport.
You will bring experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. You should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance. With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we’re looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.
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.
About us
Our staff are our greatest asset and with you in our team, we can achieve the authority's priorities of enabling everyone to live long, healthy, fulfilling lives whilst safeguarding the most vulnerable people in Suffolk. All our staff are provided with Information Technology and devices to allow more flexibility in the role and access to systems like the LAS (LiquidLogic Adults' System) when working with clients.
We work to a strength-based practice model and would encourage you to apply for our roles if you think you have the same values so we can continue with this approach to help empower Suffolk residents.
In Suffolk, we're transforming how we deliver Adult Social Care through our "People at the Heart of Care" programme. This puts people at the centre of their own care choices and decisions, from initial advice to assessments and self-commissioning. Find out about our plans to transform Adult Social Care, by putting people at the heart of care (suffolk.gov.uk).
Career development
Having developed and established an excellent career development pathway we will support you in your career development and choices. To ensure we offer our staff the best opportunities to progress we offer a minimum of six protected days for Social Workers to undertake continuous professional development; ensuring that you are given sufficient time and support to maintain registration with Social Work England.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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 (suffolk.gov.uk).
To find out more information
For an informal discussion about these roles, please contact Beverly Chambers by either emailing: beverly.chambers@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 01394 605058.
Visit our Social work in Adult Social Care careers pages (careers.suffolk.gov.uk).
How to apply
Step 1: Read the advert and the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2: Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3: Upload a CV (without name and personal details) on the final page.
Please note: Without a CV, 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 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, 8 September 2024.
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. #LI-Hybrid
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).
