Social Worker Redeployment 23146

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Riverside LowestoftNR33 0EQ Hybrid
• Salary: 37280 plus a retention payment of up to 4000 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 18.5 per week - flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Redeployment only

Were passionate about improving the future for our customers our communities and the environment. If you are too join us as a Social Worker in the Fostering Team within Children and Young Peoples Services (CYP) 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 Social Worker within the Fostering Team you will be responsible for supervising previous foster carers who are supporting young people through Staying Put arrangements.

You will provide regular supervision and support to Staying Put Carers including undertaking annual reviews and all statutory checks on fostering households in line with Fostering Services Regulations National Minimum Standards and statutory guidance ensuring these are completed within required timescales.

Working closely with internal teams and partner agencies you will contribute to multiagency planning to support young people in their Staying Put arrangements maintaining regular communication and attending meetings as required. You will be expected to produce highquality analytical recording and reports that clearly evidence outcomes and decisionmaking.

The role also offers the opportunity to facilitate support groups and learning opportunities for foster carers and Staying Put Carers. You will participate in monthly team supervision alongside regular individual supervision.

Occasionally you will be required to undertake supervisory visits outside of standard office hours to meet service needs.

You will need

A relevant Social Worker qualification and Social Work England registration is essential.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP) which you can find in the How to apply section towards the bottom of this advert.

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

The Fostering Team is responsible for supporting and supervising foster carers including those offering Staying Put arrangements to young people they have previously fostered. This role focuses on enabling carers to provide safe stable and nurturing homes supporting young people to remain in a familiar environment and to achieve their full potential as they move into adulthood.

The team supervises and supports fostering households offering emergency short break shortterm and longterm placements ensuring foster carers are well supported and that the needs and outcomes of Children in Care are effectively promoted. Working as part of the wider Fostering Service the role contributes to achieving stability and positive outcomes for children and young people across Suffolk.

The team works closely with Leaving Care services to promote effective partnership working between foster carers the fostering service and leaving care relation to Staying Put arrangements the role acts as a key enabler and source of support helping to secure the best possible outcomes for young people living with their Staying Put Carer.

Additional benefits:

• up to 29days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum pro rata for part time
• an uplift of 3 additional annual leave days pro rata for part time
• 3 protected CPD days per annum
• access to a relocation package of up to 8000 a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of 2000 for all new social workers moving to Suffolk
• free on-site car parking in all council buildings
• flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
• detailed induction programme including mandatory Signs of Safety training
• staff networks which are open to staff councillors and partners that share similar characteristics life experiences values and beliefs.

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 our Workforce Equality Report.

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) (word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementindicatinghow you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.

• You should use theSupporting Statement template(Word).
• 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 documentsmust be in either PDF or MS Word format.

For guidance on completing your application please seeourHow to Apply page.

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Closing date:11.30pm 17 May 2026

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