2 jobs found in Swaffham

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,...