Adult Social Workers

Suffolk County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking Adult Social Workers who are committed to community support. You will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully while enjoying a supportive environment with professional development options. The role offers flexible working arrangements and competitive salaries, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training programs

Retention payments after 2, 3, and 5 years

Supportive teams

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to community support.
• Experience in strengths-based assessments and care planning required.
• Willingness to complete comprehensive training programs such as ASYE.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based assessments and care planning.
• Support local communities and effective networks.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Community Support

Innovative Assessments

Effective Networking

Person-Centered Approach

Education

Degree in Social Work or Equivalent

Job description

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• £36,124 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• Rising to £37,035 - £39,513 per annum after successful completion of your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)
• Plus a £500 additional payment
• Retention Payments
• Join a service Nominated for Adult Social Worker of the Year 2024
  
  
  

Job Description

• Various locations countywide in Suffolk
• £36,124 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• Rising to £37,035 - £39,513 per annum after successful completion of your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)
• Plus a £500 additional payment
• Retention Payments
• Join a service Nominated for Adult Social Worker of the Year 2024
  
  
  

Join Suffolk's Adult Social Care Services as an Adult Social Worker or Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW), We're actively seeking experienced and recent graduates (or those approaching qualification) who demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting local communities and building effective networks. Suffolk provides a comprehensive training programme including ASYE if required to support your first year in practice, designed to be the foundation for a rewarding long-term career with us.

This is your opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful difference in Suffolk's communities, supported by a team committed to your professional growth and success. We welcome early applications and will support you through the registration process.

We could offer:

• full or Part-time hours
• permanent and temporary posts across Suffolk
• flexible working and hybrid working options
• retention payments for 2,3 and 5 years (£1000, £1500 and £2000)
• 6 protected days CPD
• strong and diverse training offer
• supportive and experienced teams
• opportunities for development and career progression across the council
• inclusive and creative culture.
  
  
  

We are passionate in supporting you with your Social Work career and progression. We are committed to offering you flexible working options like part-time working, so please read the Social Work Job Description to find out the types of flexible working options available.

We are a family-friendly organisation and want to support you to find a work-life balance, motivating you to be the best Social Care professional that you can be.

If successful in joining the organisation, you will:

• havean excellent induction to the role
• receive support from peers and mentors
• be able to access extensivetrainingopportunities available,to support your personal and professional development
• join a cohort of NQSW's who are also completingtheirASYE training allowing you to provide and receive support from other NQSWs.
  
  
  

Further opportunities with career development

Following successful completion of your ASYE you could progressin the following roles:

• ApprovedMentalHealthPractitioner
• Practice Educator.
  
  
  

Your role

You will have the ability and experience to undertake innovative strengths-based assessments and care planning with individuals, carers, and their personal support networks.You will also be open to change, innovative and confident with a focus on strengthening social work; be ambitious about what people can achieve and keen to explore ideas for positive outcomes.

Signs of Safety

It is an exciting time to join Adult Social Care in Suffolk, with our ambition titled People at the heart of Care, setting out how we will work to support people to live fulfilling and independent lives in Suffolk.Using our Signs of Safety model as a foundation throughout our service- workingwith people and their networks using a safety, solution building and trauma responsive approach.

This is your chance to become one of the select few Social Workers worldwide that are trained practicing professionals in Signs of Safety; this will see you stand out from other Social Workers and enable you to develop and progress in your career.

For more information about Signs of Safety, visit:

• ACS introduction ( pagetiger.com )
• What is Signs of Safety ( signsofsafety.net )
  
  
  

Our approach

Partnership working is strong and through joint care planning, we strive for a person-centered approach that supports people to be independent, resilient, and have choice and control.

We have strong, cohesive, and supportive management teams, who are committed to continuous professional development and have a reputation for changing services for the better.

Any questions about your application please contact [e-mail] .

How To Apply

Step 1 - Read the Grade 5 Adult Social Worker Job and Person Profile (JPP).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Step 4 - Please answer the following questions:

Question 1 - Reflecting on your placement experience please tell us what skills you will bring to meet the essential criteria for the Newly Qualified Social Worker role?

Question 2 - Please provide a practice example of working with an adult, detailing what legislation and approach you used, and how you worked in partnership to promote greater independence for the adult?

For more information

For an informal discussion about any of these roles please contactus by emailing [e-mail] and we will give you a call at your convenience.

Closing date: 11:30pm, 6 July 2025.

Interviews: 16 July 2025.

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.

About The Team

We offer a fantastic working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Our WE ASPIRE values set out the behaviours we expect from everyone in the organisation regardless of who they are, what their role or grade is or where they work. The values have been developed through feedback and input from employees at the council and underpin how we go about our everyday work. They define us and help us to be the best we can be.

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit the Suffolk County Council Jobs website and view the information within the tabs at the top of the screen.

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