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Un conseil du Suffolk recherche un Consultant Social Worker pour rejoindre son équipe Leaving Care et UASC. Vous travaillerez avec des jeunes adultes pour les aider à se diriger vers l'indépendance, en gérant des cas complexes et en fournissant un soutien 1:1. En tant qu'organisation, nous valorisons la diversité et encourageons toutes les candidatures, en particulier celles des groupes sous-représentés. Des avantages tels qu'un bon régime de congés et une participation à un fonds de pension sont offerts.
Suffolk County Council - West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU - On site
£42,367 - £45,595 plus retention £3500 per annum (pro rata for part time)
37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
Permanent
We're focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people, learning from what they say, and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Consultant Social Worker in the Leaving Care and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) team, you'll be eager to collaborate and build a bright future. Connect with us for a positive impact and a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
The Consultant Social Worker manages their own complex caseload and supports social care staff within the team.
Ideally, you will have experience of partnership working and collaborating with colleagues on complex issues. You will primarily work with 16 and 17-year-old care leavers, providing 1:1 support.
You will promote improvement, act as a role model for change, and demonstrate confidence, integrity, and adaptability. You must work to deadlines and motivate others effectively.
Full requirements are detailed in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed, apply—even if you don't meet all criteria. We welcome all applications for consideration.
The Leaving Care and UASC Service works with a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisers to deliver high-quality social care to young people leaving care in Suffolk.
We believe in potential and diversity. We encourage applications from all, especially underrepresented groups, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
Contact Charlotte Summers via email at charlotte.summers@suffolk.gov.uk.
Applications without a supporting statement will not be progressed. We value genuine applications and discourage AI-generated submissions.
For reasonable adjustments, contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or call 03456 014412. If selected for the next stage, adjustments can be arranged then.
Closing date: 11:30 pm, 7 July 2025.
This role requires DBS checks or police vetting. The authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Visit our Suffolk County Council careers website for more information on benefits, values, and equality commitments.