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About the Role Opus People Solutions on Behalf of Suffolk County Council are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Social Care Team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner to work across a varied caseload, supporting children and families within Child in Need, Looked After Children, Child Assessment, and Support & Prevention services. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload, currently averaging around 40 cases. Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving significant complexity, risk, uncertainty, and challenge. Undertake comprehensive assessments of risk and need, developing effective plans to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Plan and deliver targeted interventions to safeguard children and reduce risk. Lead and undertake Section 47 Child Protection Investigations, ensuring timely and robust enquiries where significant harm is suspected. Work...