Children's Social Workers - Suffolk County Council : Job Details

Suffolk County Council are looking to recruit flexible and highly motivated Children's Social Workers to join our Team on a hybrid contract. You will share the same commitment, dedication, care, and support as we do. You will join us on a full or part time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive £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).

About the Children's Social Workers 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’re 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 Children's Social Workers, you will need: 

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

Shaping Careers and Learning 

We understand that being a Social Worker can be a challenging role, which is why we offer regular supervision to ensure you feel supported within your role. We also provide the necessary training to enhance your career development through our supportive career pathways programme. This way, you can be confident in your abilities and provide the best possible care to those in need.

Benefits you'll receive as our Children's Social Workers:

• 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.

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, 31 May 2024

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Children's 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 (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.