Social Worker (Redeployment 24175)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU - Hybrid
• Salary: 34434 - 40777 per annum (pro rata if part time) plus 4000 annual retention payment (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

This post is only open to current Suffolk County Council staff on redeployment only.

Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Youth Justice Social Worker youll be as passionate about collaboration and building brighter futures as we are. Join us to make a meaningful impact and take the next step in a truly rewarding career. Youll be part of a highly skilled regulated workforce making a real difference every daysupporting children families victims and communities while promoting rights resilience and positive futures.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Were looking for passionate professionals to join our team and make a real difference through youth this role you will:

• Deliver innovative rehabilitation and intervention programs
• Support young people and their families to prevent youth offending and promote positive change
• Engage with victims of youth offences
• Provide court support services including weekends and bank holidays (once trained and as required)
• Contribute to community safety initiatives
• Work as part of a close-knit motivated and supportive team
• Collaborate with specialist services and multi-agency networks
• Build strong connections with challenging young people
• Demonstrate resilience flexibility and a belief in the power of rehabilitation
• Apply professional curiosity assessment and analytical skills
• Commit to youth justice reform.

What you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Excellent information-gathering and analytical skills
• A commitment to your own professional development
• If you do not already hold theYouth Justice Effective Practice Certificate (YJEPC)or theProfessional Certificate in Effective Practice (including YJEPC Desistance Top-Up) you will be expected to work towards the YJEPC qualification as part of your employment. This qualification will befully funded by Suffolk County Council.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob 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 youdontmeet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

TheSuffolk Youth Justice Service (SYJS)works with children and young people who are in or at risk of entering the Youth Justice System.

We also supportparents carers andvictims of youth crime operating as amulti-agency partnershiphosted bySuffolk County Council.

Our core aim is to:

• Prevent offending by children and young people
• Protect the public from harm caused by youth offending
• Promote the safety wellbeing and future aspirations of the young people we work with.

SYJS operates7 days a week includingevenings until 9pm and conductshome visitsto meet national standards and legislative requirements.

As part of the role you will be expected to:

• Occasionally workevenings and weekends for which you will be entitled toflexi timeorTime Off in Lieu (TOIL).
• Participate in aSaturday rota for which you will receiveadditional paymentorTOIL depending on your preference.

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 ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contactJennifer Lebbon(she/her) by either calling/or emailing.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read theJob and Person Profile(Word).

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

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

1. You should use theSupporting Statement template (word).
2. 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 ator. Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (Word)

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or haveadditionalsupport needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.

You can find examples ofpossible adjustmentsonourReasonable Adjustment pages. Ifyoureinvited to the next stageyoullhave another chance to request adjustments.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be 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 ofselection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11:30pm 19 July 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