Senior Social Worker (Redeployment 21427)
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Job Summary
- Suffolk County Council
- Address:Riverside Lowestoft NR33 0EQ - Community Based
- Salary: 41502 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Hours:23.5 hours
- Contract:Permanent
This post is open to current Suffolk County Council staff on redeployment only.
Were passionate about improving the future for our customers our communities and the environment. If you are too join us as a Senior Social Workerin the Fostering Team and make a huge and meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive lasting legacy.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Senior Social Worker in this team you will
- supervise foster carers who are offering short term emergency short break and permanent foster placements
- provide statutory supervision and support to Foster Carers undertaking annual reviews and all statutory checks on fostering households within expected timescales (required by Fostering Standards Regulations and guidance)
- work alongside childcare professionals to support children in their foster placements with regular communication and attendance at meetings
- need to provide good quality thorough and analytical recording and reports
- can facilitate support groups and other learning opportunities for foster carers
- take a supportive role in practice development and work closely with the Consultant Social Worker and take a lead role in an area of practice
- have the opportunity to participate in monthly team supervision as well as individual supervision
- may need to provide occasional supervision visits to fostering households outside of usual office hours.
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 (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if youdontmeet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
- The team is a busy friendly and highly supportive team with lots of creativity and passion in the work we do to support children and families.
- The team works collaboratively and in partnership with childcare social workers and the wider professional network around the child.
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 aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this we encourage applications from everyone.
For more information
Please contact Cathy Biedul (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 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 a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof the JPP.
- You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
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 emailingor 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 25 November 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
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