Description Suffolk County Council - Landmark House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB - Hybrid 37 hours a week (FTE) - Flexible working options available and the option to apply for part time hours Newly Qualified Adult Social Workers: £36,124 per annum, Plus a £500 additional payment on completion of ASYE (pro rata for part time hours) Grade 5 Social Worker: £37,035 - £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Retention payments for 2, 3 and 5 years service of £1,000, £1,500 and £2,000 Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Council (SCC) Learning Disability and Autism West Team as a Social Worker, working from Landmark House, Ipswich.. Are you looking for a job that challenges your social work practice and provides the opportunity to bring positive change to people’s lives? Our experienced teams have strong connections with the local community and the people and the families they support. We invest in building the strong multidisciplinary partnerships needed to get the right results. Working with the learning disability and autism service means a varied day. You may support a young person to move into their first home from hospital or set up a reablement plan to help someone connect with their local community. There are plenty of opportunities to support co-production work with our Independent advocacy organisation based in Suffolk (aceanglia.com) If you're passionate about social work and ready to bring positive change to those who need it most, we’d love to hear from you Apply today and be part of something truly rewarding. You will need a relevant social work qualification a current Social Work England registration (or awaiting your registration if Newly Qualified) a valid driving license and access to personal transport. You’ll bring: experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals the ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team This is an exciting time to join our Learning Disabilities and Autism teams within Adult and Community Services and improve outcomes for people. We are offering a unique opportunity to move forward in your career using your relevant skills and experience in an interesting and complex specialist area of the profession. We would like to invite you to join our strong team and play a part in creating best practices for Suffolk, developing new pathways and ways of working. You will enjoy the opportunities that our new service can offer, working closely with teams across Health and Social Care including Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) and Children and Young People Services. Co-production is at the heart of what we do and there is a strong core of Professional Advice/ Practice Development. You will work with our People at the Heart of Care strategy and Signs of Safety and Wellbeing practice model, to promote independence and self-support, short-term enablement, personalisation and digital care. All our staff are provided with Information Technology and devices to allow more flexibility in the role and access to systems such as LAS when working with clients. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report For more information Please contact Jan Harcastle for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473263686 or emailing jan.hardcastlesuffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details). Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 5 January 2025. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid