Suffolk - Senior Social Worker - CIN / CP Team

Eden Brown Synergy; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Social Worker for Child in Need / Child Protection team in Bury St Edmunds. This role involves extensive experience in child protection, managing complex cases, and collaborating with partner organizations. Candidates must have a Social Work qualification, at least 3 years of experience, and be registered with Social Work England. The position offers a hybrid working model, with responsibilities including supervision of junior staff and conducting assessments.

Benefits

DBS check processed and paid

Referral bonus

Bonus for finding your own job

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a social worker within children's services.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage complex child protection cases.
• Balance duty and longer-term cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to create care plans.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior social workers.

Skills

Child Protection

Multi-agency collaboration

Supervision of junior social workers

Assessment management

Education

Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Senior Social Worker for Child in Need / Child Protection team

Location

West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds IP333YU -Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office mini-mum

Pay Rate

£36ph-£39ph

Key Expertise & Experience

Child Protection & Child in Need : Extensive experience conducting assessments, managing complex child protection cases, and providing timely interventions to ensure the safety and welfare of vulnerable children.

Duty & Assessment Work : Comfortable working in a fast-paced, duty-based environment while balancing longer-term cases. I have a strong background in managing a high caseload, conducting thorough assessments, and ensuring that all cases are managed in line with statutory requirements.

Collaborative Approach : Skilled in multi-agency working, coordinating with partner organizations to create tailored care plans that safeguard children's well‑being. My ability to work effectively within a team is one of my core strengths.

Supervision & Mentorship : Experienced in providing supervision and guidance to junior social workers, offering both support and constructive feedback to ensure high‑quality, child‑focused practice.

We also offer a referral bonus, so if you know someone who could be a great fit for any of these roles, please feel free to share this email or send their details across - your recommendation would be very much appreciated!

If you're interested in any of the above, please reply with your updated CV and earliest start date.

Alternatively, feel free to contact me directly on (phone number removed) or via email at (email address removed).

Essential Requirements

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years experience as a social worker within children's services
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving license and access to own vehicle

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.