Children's SSW - North East Social Care Team - Suffolk

Reference: 666315

An experienced and dedicated Children’s Social Worker is required to join a supportive North East Social Care Team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by providing effective, child-centred social work practice. You will manage a varied caseload, complete high-quality assessments, identify risks and strengths, and develop plans that promote safety, stability and positive outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, contributing to child protection enquiries, preparing reports for meetings and court proceedings, and working collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, foster carers and other partner agencies. You will ensure that children’s voices are heard and that their wishes, feelings and best interests remain central to decision-making. The role will also involve reviewing care plans, responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, maintaining accurate case records and progressing permanence planning in line with legislation, policy and professional standards.

You should hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the appropriate professional regulator, with relevant experience in children’s social care. The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection, corporate parenting and the legal framework surrounding children and families. Strong assessment, communication, organisation and report-writing skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to reflective practice, continuous professional development and improving outcomes for vulnerable children is vital. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative service that values professional judgement, relationship-based practice and consistent support for its social work staff.

From £44.61
Per hour
Added 12/10/2026
Reference: 666315

Children's SSW - North East Social Care Team - Suffolk

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom Temporary Children and families

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