Senior Social Worker - Redeployment 19231
Senior Social Worker - Redeployment 19231
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- 40215 - 45595 per annum pro rata
- Plus retention payment of up to 4000 per year pro rata
- 30 hours per week
- Permanent
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive in safe nurturing environments Suffolk County Council is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Recruitment Assessment and Matching Team as a Senior Social Worker.
Based at Endeavour House in Ipswich this hybrid role is central to recruiting and assessing Foster Carers and Adopters to ensure Suffolks Looked After Children are supported to reach their full potential.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Senior Social Worker you will:
- Lead on the recruitment of Foster Carers and Prospective Adopters across Suffolk.
- Undertake Fostering Form F assessments (support and training provided).
- Complete transferring Foster Carer assessments.
- Co-deliver Skills to Foster training and Fostering Information Evenings.
- Support family finding for children needing permanent foster homes.
- Contribute to marketing and social media efforts to promote fostering and adoption.
- Provide support and consultation to colleagues and partners.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of fostering in Suffolk working within a team that is creative supportive and passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children.
You will need
A relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration is essential.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Youll be joining a busy friendly and highly supportive team that:
- Recruits assesses and approves Foster Carers.
- Supports the matching of Foster Carers with long-term placements.
- Is committed to reviewing and improving best practices.
- Shares a passion for supporting children in care.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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 ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Helena Chammings for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0 or emailing
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.
- You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at 0 or
Closing date:11.30pm 2 June 2025
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
