Children's SSW - High Demand Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children’s Social Worker to join a high-demand team supporting children, young people and their families. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional who is committed to improving outcomes, safeguarding children and delivering purposeful, child-centred social work. You will manage a varied caseload involving children and young people who may require support through child in need, child protection, care proceedings or looked-after children services. Your responsibilities will include completing high-quality assessments, developing effective plans, undertaking statutory visits, preparing reports and maintaining accurate, timely records. You will work closely with children, families, schools,...

Children's SSW - CIC/Leaving Care Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated Children in Care and Leaving Care Team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people who are looked after, helping them achieve stability, improve their outcomes and prepare positively for adulthood. You will manage a varied caseload of children in care and care leavers, ensuring their needs are assessed, their voices are heard and their plans are regularly reviewed. Your responsibilities will include completing statutory visits, preparing and reviewing care plans, contributing to permanence planning, supporting placement stability and working proactively to...

Children's SSW - CIC Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Children in Care (CIC) team. You will work with children and young people who are looked after, supporting them to achieve positive outcomes and experience safe, stable and nurturing care. As a Children’s Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload and undertake high-quality assessments, care planning and statutory visits. You will develop effective relationships with children, young people, parents, carers and wider family members, ensuring that their views, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions. You will regularly review care plans, monitor placements and...

Children's SSW - Family Help Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help Team supporting children, young people and their families to achieve positive and lasting change. This is a rewarding role for an experienced practitioner who is committed to early intervention, relationship-based practice and improving outcomes for children. You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments and developing effective plans with families, children and partner agencies. You will work collaboratively to identify strengths, risks and support needs, ensuring that children’s voices remain central to all decision-making. The role will involve providing purposeful intervention, reviewing progress...

Children's SSW - Family Help Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help Team supporting children, young people and their families across Suffolk. This is an opportunity to contribute to a strengths-based service that works alongside families to improve outcomes, promote stability and ensure children are safe, healthy and able to thrive. You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments, developing purposeful plans and reviewing progress in partnership with children, parents, carers and other professionals. You will work collaboratively to identify strengths, address risks at the earliest opportunity and coordinate effective support. Where necessary, you will contribute...

Children's SSW - CIC Team - Suffolk

Added 05/11/2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Suffolk County is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker within our Children in Care (CIC) Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to join a dynamic team focused on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in care. As a Children's Social Worker in the CIC Team, your key responsibilities will include: Assessing the needs of children and families, developing care plans, and implementing interventions. Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure comprehensive support for children...

Children's SW - Family Help Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help Team. You will work with children, young people and families who require additional support, helping them achieve positive and lasting change while ensuring their safety and wellbeing remain central to all interventions. You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments and developing effective, child-centred plans with families and partner agencies. Your responsibilities will include identifying needs and risks, coordinating early help and statutory interventions, reviewing progress, and adapting support when circumstances change. You will be expected to build constructive relationships with children and...

Children's SW - CIC Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children in Care (CIC) team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people who are looked after, helping them to achieve stability, security and positive long-term outcomes. You will manage a varied caseload of children in care and care leavers, ensuring that their needs are assessed, understood and responded to effectively. Your responsibilities will include completing statutory visits and reviews, developing and reviewing care plans, contributing to permanence planning, and supporting children to maintain safe and meaningful relationships...

Children's SW - CIN/LAC/Assessment Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join a busy service supporting children and families across Children in Need, Looked After Children and Assessment teams. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s lives by promoting their safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. You will undertake high-quality assessments, identify risks and strengths, and develop effective plans in partnership with children, parents, carers and wider professionals. Your responsibilities will include managing a varied caseload, completing statutory visits, preparing reports, contributing to child protection and care planning meetings, and ensuring that children’s voices remain central to...

Senior Social Worker - CP / CIN - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a children and families service, supporting children subject to Child Protection and Children in Need plans. This is an opportunity for a qualified professional who is confident managing complex cases, safeguarding risk and multi-agency relationships, while ensuring children’s voices, welfare and outcomes remain central to practice. You will hold and manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments, planning and reviewing interventions, and undertaking statutory visits in line with legislation, policy and professional standards. You will work closely with children, parents, carers, schools, health professionals, the police and other partner agencies...

Senior Social Worker – Family Help - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a supportive Family Help service in Suffolk. This is an opportunity to work with children, young people and families, helping them achieve positive and sustainable outcomes through strengths-based, relationship-focused practice. You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments and developing effective plans with families and partner agencies. Your responsibilities will include identifying strengths and risks, coordinating appropriate support, reviewing progress and ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to decision-making. You will work confidently with families experiencing complex circumstances, including safeguarding concerns, neglect, domestic abuse, parental mental...

Senior Social Worker - Locality - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join a locality-based adult social care team in Suffolk. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker who is committed to promoting independence, improving outcomes and delivering person-centred support within the community. You will manage a varied and complex caseload, working with adults and their families to assess needs, identify strengths and agree effective support plans. Your responsibilities will include completing statutory assessments, reviews and safeguarding enquiries; coordinating multi-disciplinary interventions; arranging appropriate care and support; and ensuring that decisions are lawful, proportionate and focused on the individual’s...

Senior Social Worker - Family Help - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

Senior Social Worker – Family Help An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and committed Senior Social Worker to join a Family Help service in Suffolk. This role is suited to a qualified social work professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and their families through strengths-based, relationship-focused practice. You will manage a varied caseload involving children and families who may require targeted or intensive support. Working collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, health professionals and partner agencies, you will assess needs, identify risks, develop effective plans and review progress. You will ensure that children’s voices...

Senior Social Worker - Leaving Care and Children in Care - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

Join our dedicated team in Suffolk as a Senior Social Worker specializing in Leaving Care and Children in Care. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality social work support to vulnerable children and young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and successful transition to independence. You will work collaboratively with multi-agency teams, fostering relationships with children, families, and external organizations to deliver tailored interventions that meet individual needs. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing care plans for children and young people in care. Providing direct support and guidance to young people transitioning to independent living. Managing...

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Social Worker to join a dedicated Children in Care service supporting children and young people to achieve safe, stable and positive outcomes. This is a rewarding role for an experienced qualified social worker who is committed to improving the lives of looked-after children and care leavers. You will manage a complex caseload, ensuring that children receive high-quality, timely and child-centred support. Responsibilities will include completing assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, coordinating statutory visits and reviews, and promoting permanence through reunification, kinship care, special guardianship or adoption where appropriate. Working in partnership...