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

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in social care is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a supportive team in Stowmarket. This hybrid role involves conducting assessments and managing child protection cases. Candidates should hold a relevant Social Work qualification and have experience in safeguarding children. This position offers flexibility and competitive pay rates up to £39 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to a wide range of social work jobs

Free DBS and compliance service

Referral fee of £500

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Children in Need and Child Protection cases.
• Ability to prepare reports for court and conferences.
• Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities as per Children Act 1989.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments under relevant sections of the Children Act.
• Manage and review Child In Need and Child Protection plans.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children.

Skills

Assessment skills

Child Protection knowledge

Collaboration with families

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

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

Benefits

• 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]