5 jobs found in Attleborough

About the Role Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Children in Care Team based at Beacon House, Ipswich.This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people in care, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met through effective care planning and partnership working. You will act as the allocated social worker for children involved in care proceedings, those in long-term care, and children progressing towards permanent alternative care arrangements. Location: Beacon House, White House Road, Ipswich, IP1 5PB Rate: £37.00 - £39.00 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid working (3 days per week office-based) Contract: Full-time Key Responsibilities Act as the allocated social worker and case responsible person for children in care. Undertake direct work with children and young people, ensuring their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings inform all aspects of care planning. Complete life story work and produce life...

About the Role Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Family Help Team based at Beacon House, Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality social work services to children and families, undertaking assessments and managing complex cases to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Location: Beacon House, Ipswich, Suffolk Rate: £40.50 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week office-based) Contract: Full-time Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families in line with statutory responsibilities. Manage a caseload of Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases. Develop and review effective plans to safeguard children and improve outcomes. Build positive relationships with children, families, and partner agencies. Complete accurate and timely case recordings, assessments, and reports. Contribute to a...

About the Role Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Forest Heath Social Care Team based in Bury St Edmunds. This is a fast-paced frontline role working across a range of statutory social work functions, including Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, Child Assessments, and Support & Prevention. The successful candidate will be confident managing complex cases and delivering timely interventions to safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families. Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Rate: Up to £42.50 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: Full-time Working Pattern: Hybrid working (3 days per week office-based) Flexible Working: Condensed hours over 4 days considered Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. Manage and progress Child in Need and Child Protection plans. Complete high-quality assessments, reports, and statutory documentation within required...

About the Role Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our Children in Care and Leaving Care Team based in Lowestoft. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, supporting them throughout their care journey and helping them successfully transition into adulthood. Location: Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, NR32 0EQ Rate: £39 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office) Key Responsibilities Undertake Children in Care and Leaving Care social work duties in line with statutory requirements and best practice. Complete and maintain Children in Care documentation, including pathway plans and associated reports. Conduct face-to-face visits with young people, carers, and relevant stakeholders. Support young people in preparing for adulthood, including referrals and planning for post-18 accommodation. Liaise...

About the Role Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Adoption and Kinship Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist service, undertaking vital assessments that support permanence planning and positive outcomes for children and families. The role offers flexible hybrid working, with the ability to work from home when not visiting prospective carers. The successful candidate will be required to undertake home visits across the region and attend team days in the office on Wednesdays. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive Kinship Assessments of prospective kinship carers within their home environments. Produce high-quality assessments, reports, and recommendations to support decision-making and court care planning. Assess the suitability of family members and connected persons who wish to care for children unable to remain with their birth parents. Work closely with children, families, carers, legal professionals,...