Senior Social Worker, CP/CIN - Hybrid, Complex Caseload

Catering; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the CP/CIN Team based at Beacon House in Ipswich. You will manage a varied caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention and support.

This role requires SWE registration, a recognised social work qualification and at least 3 years’ post-qualifying experience within a UK local authority, with strong CIN/CP experience, assessment, report-writing and collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

• SWE registration is required.
• Recognised social work qualification.
• 3+ years post-qualification UK local authority experience.
• Experience in CIN/CP case management.
• Excellent assessment, analysis, report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-demand statutory service.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex needs.
• Hold CIN and CP cases.
• Develop, implement and review effective care plans.
• Work with children, families, professionals and partner agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding is central to decision-making.
• Attend meetings and multi-agency discussions.
• Maintain accurate case records in line with statutory requirements.
• Comply with legislation, safeguarding procedures and local policies.

Skills

Assessment

Report-writing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Social Work qualification

SWE registration

Job description

Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the CP/CIN Team based at Beacon House in Ipswich. You will manage a varied caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention and support.

This role requires SWE registration, a recognised social work qualification and at least 3 years’ post-qualifying experience within a UK local authority, with strong CIN/CP experience, assessment, report-writing and collaboration with partners.