Senior Social Worker | Social Care Team | Suffolk | Up to 39ph

Tripod Partners; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency in the UK is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker in Stowmarket. The role involves assessments under child welfare legislation and collaborative work with families and professionals. The job offers a hybrid model, competitive pay of up to £39 per hour, and various benefits, including dedicated consultancy support and access to diverse job opportunities. Ideal for those passionate about safeguarding children and ensuring high practice standards.

Benefits

Your own dedicated specialist consultant

Access to a variety of social work jobs

Prompt and reliable payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fee

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Social Worker with strong Assessment and Child Protection knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families and professionals.
• Proficiency in conducting assessments and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989.
• Manage and review CIN and CP plans.
• Work with families and partner agencies to safeguard children.
• Prepare reports for conferences and court.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development.

Skills

Child Protection knowledge

Assessment skills

Collaborative working

Report writing

Job description

Suffolk - Social Care Team – Senior Social Worker – Up to 39ph

• Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)
• Pay Rate: Up to £39 per hour
• Contract: Ongoing Locum Contract

About the role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Social Care Team based in Stowmarket, Suffolk. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with 3 days required in the office.

You will be working across Assessment, Children in Need (CIN), and Child Protection (CP) pathways, undertaking statutory responsibilities and ensuring the highest standards of practice are upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989
• Manage and review CIN and CP plans, ensuring child-centred and outcome-focused practice
• Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and professionals to safeguard children
• Prepare clear and concise reports for conferences and court as required
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or send your CV to [e-mail]