Senior Social Worker (Redeployment 21681)

Suffolk Jobs Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in England is seeking a Senior Social Worker to lead the Social Work & Assessment Team. This role includes providing guidance and mentoring to team members while managing complex cases involving individuals with sensory loss. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in British Sign Language and understanding of Deaf culture. This position offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and a supportive team culture dedicated to improving lives.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership

Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits

Performance-related pay progression

Training and career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Qualification in British Sign Language and willingness to continue training.
• Understanding Deaf culture and identity is essential.
• Awareness of issues facing individuals with sight loss.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to social workers and professionals.
• Lead in supervising and mentoring the team.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases.

Skills

British Sign Language

Understanding of Deaf culture

Awareness of issues facing individuals with sight loss

Education

Qualification in British Sign Language

Deafblind Assessor Qualification

Job description

Senior Social Worker (Redeployment 21681)

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid & Community working in Suffolk
• Salary: £41,502 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours: 37, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Sensing Change is a specialist team within Adult Social Care at Suffolk County Council, dedicated to supporting individuals with sight and/or hearing loss across the county. We deliver a comprehensive range of services, including Social Work & Assessment, Vision Rehabilitation and tailored Sensory Support. Our focus is on early intervention and prevention, enabling people to maintain and enhance their independence.

We are pleased to announce that we are looking for a Senior Social Worker to lead our Social Work & Assessment Team.

Your role and responsibilities

• In this role, you will provide guidance and support to social workers and other professionals, helping them to grow and develop.
• You’ll take the lead in supervising and mentoring the team, ensuring everyone feels supported and confident in their work.
• Alongside supporting the team, you’ll manage a caseload of complex cases, making sure everything meets performance standards and follows best practice.

You will need

• We’re looking for someone who has a qualification in British Sign Language and is willing to continue training to reach an advanced level.
• An understanding of Deaf culture and identity is essential, as it’s a key part of the work we do.
• An awareness of the issues facing individuals with sight loss will also be valuable to bring to the role.
• An understanding of the needs of people with dual sensory loss and either hold the Deafblind Assessor Qualification or be prepared to work towards it.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word) . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

• As a well-established and highly skilled and experienced team, we combine expertise with a genuine commitment to improving lives.
• We are passionate about promoting the needs of people with sensory impairments and pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, person-centred support.
• Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your existing skills will be nurtured and developed.
• There is a strong culture of learning and development within the team, and we actively encourage staff to undertake training opportunities to enhance their roles.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

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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. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, weoffer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range ofskills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options thatflex to reflect the way people work today and take the time tounderstand and support your individual needs. We’re drivento make a positive difference to the world around us andencourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day