This post is open to current Suffolk County Council staff on redeployment only.
We are committed toflexible working so please read theJob and Person Profile to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role. We welcome applications from Children and Young Peoples Directorate (CYP) holds responsibility for ensuring the safety well-being and development of children and young people across Suffolk County.
As anAssessment Coordinatorwithin CYPs Make A Change Team you will play a meaningful role in continuously enhancing service quality to create sustainable positive impacts for vulnerable children youth and families.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
You will need:
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (Word). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all the requirements please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Make A Change Team offers a countywide service for children and young people who are at risk of or are victims of child exploitation. The team covers all areas of child exploitation including concerns for child sexual exploitation criminal and/or sexual gangs and groups missing episodes female genital mutilation forced marriage radicalisation and modern-day slavery.
The Harmful Sexual Behaviour Service within CYP works alongside social care teams to offer support and services to children who are showing worrying sexualised behaviours but are not subject of any court order as those children are managed within the youth justice system.
The Positive Choices Team work with adults who have suffered the loss of a child through adoption or long-term alternative care. This team specifically works with parents to avoid repeat pregnancy and therefore trauma related to loss.
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
For an informal discussion please contactAnna Abbott(she/her)Practice Manager by calling.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling .If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm 13 October 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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Required Experience:
IC
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