Children’s Newly Qualified Social Workers

Overview

At Suffolk County Council we are looking for Newly Qualified Social Workers to join the Children and Young People’s service. You will be part of a regulated, highly skilled team that works with children, families and carers to find solutions, promote rights and empower them to thrive.

Key responsibilities

• Support children, families and carers through professional and compassionate care.
• Ensure children’s safety and welfare, work within legislation and frameworks.
• Engage in personalised care planning, risk assessments and protection processes.
• Deliver and document interventions, including monitoring outcomes and reviewing progress with partners.
• Maintain coaching involvement in supervision, reflection and professional development.

Qualifications & requirements

• Relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Full and current driving licence and access to suitable transport.

Benefits & support

• £34,434 per annum rising to £37,280, with retention payment £1,500–£4,000.
• Annual leave up to 29 days plus bank holidays, plus 3 protected CPD days.
• Relocation package up to £8,000, car leasing scheme, welcome loan £2,000.
• Protected development time, supervision, CPD, PDP, reduced caseload.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing support, free on‑site parking, etc.
• Competitive LGPS membership, performance‑related pay progression.

Equality & diversity

We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Contact

For more information please email cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk or contact Steve Blaney at 07742 505342.

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