2 health care jobs found in Ipswich

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 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...