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 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). What We Offer: Diverse, meaningful work : Support individuals at crucial moments in their lives, fostering independence and personal growth. Collaborative teamwork : Work within a strong, multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes. Community focus : Partner with ACE Anglia, an independent advocacy organization in Suffolk, to champion co-production and ensure the voices of those you support are heard. Personal and professional growth : Develop your skills within an experienced and supportive team that invests in your future. 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: be a qualified social worker with a current Social Work England registration (or awaiting your registration if Newly Qualified ). bring experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance. have experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we’re looking for your 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. About us Our staff are our greatest resource and with you in our team, we can achieve the authority's priorities of enabling everyone to live long, healthy, fulfilling lives whilst safeguarding the most vulnerable people in Suffolk. We work to a strength-based practice model and would encourage you to apply for our roles if you think you have the same values so we can continue with this approach to help empower Suffolk residents. 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 Wendy Luzny for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 263214 or emailing Wendy.Luznysuffolk.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). 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, 6 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 As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .