4 jobs found in Diss

About the role Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Social Care Team in Stowmarket. This role involves working with children and families across a range of statutory functions, managing complex cases and contributing to high‑quality, child‑focused practice. Service Areas: Child in Need · Looked After Children · Child Assessment · Support & Prevention Key Responsibilities Manage a complex social work caseload, currently averaging 40 cases Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving high levels of complexity, risk, and uncertainty, with managerial oversight where required Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet identified needs and reduce risk for children and families Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support, services, and resources Lead and carry out Section 47 (child protection) investigations, ensuring thorough and timely enquiries where significant harm is suspectedSkills Proven...

Title – Programme Lead (LGR) Rate – £500 - £600 a day Length – 12 months An authority in East Anglia is looking to appoint an experienced programme professional to help shape and coordinate work supporting its developing Local Government Reorganisation and wider transformation agenda. As the authority enters an earlier phase of planning and preparation, activity is becoming increasingly focused on developing the foundations for future change, building programme arrangements, and ensuring services are positioned to support longer-term transition requirements. With formal reorganisation activity anticipated on a later timescale, the role will support the establishment of structures, planning activity and coordination across a broad range of work areas. This position will suit an individual who is comfortable working within a changing environment, can bring organisation and clarity to evolving priorities, and can engage effectively with stakeholders across different levels of the...

Social Worker – Assessment Team Cambridgeshire County Council | Noble House, Ely Locum Opportunity | Full-Time | Immediate Start Up to £39.00 per hour Umbrella SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the busy and dynamic Assessment Team at Cambridgeshire County Council, based at Noble House in Ely. This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who thrives in a fast-paced frontline environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact at the earliest stage of a child and family’s journey. Assessment Teams offer a rewarding setting where you can see positive outcomes develop quickly through timely intervention, strong relationship-building, and effective multi-agency working. Working within a supportive and collaborative service, you will carry out statutory assessments, undertake child protection enquiries, and contribute to plans that safeguard children and support families to achieve sustainable change. What You Can Expect *...

About the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their Family Safeguarding Team, supporting children, young people and families through intervention, protection and court processes. This is a busy and rewarding safeguarding role, managing a varied caseload across: Child in Need Child Protection Children in Care Pre-ProceedingsWorking within the Family Safeguarding model, you'll focus on building strong relationships with families while managing risk, progressing plans and achieving safe outcomes for children. This role requires confidence in court work and statutory processes, alongside the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced team environment. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory visits across CIN, CP and CIC cases Manage a complex caseload, including cases in PLO and care proceedings Prepare and submit court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments Attend court hearings (with support from senior...