Job Description Suffolk County Council - Kingsfield Centre, Stowmarket, IP14 1SZ - Hybrid Newly Qualified with ASYE at £34,834 per annum Experienced at £35,745 - £38,223 per annum Retention payments for 2, 3 and 5 years service of £1,000, £1,500 and £2,000 30 hours per week - Flexible working options available Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Council (SCC) Learning Disability and Autism East Team as a Social Worker, working from Stowmarket. 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 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. In Suffolk, we're transforming how we deliver Adult Social Care through our "People at the Heart of Care" programme. This puts people at the centre of their own care choices and decisions, from initial advice to assessments and self-commissioning. Find out about our plans to transform Adult Social Care, by putting people at the heart of care (suffolk.gov.uk). 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 Jeanette Minns for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 263258 or emailing Janette.minnssuffolk.gov.uk Visit our Social work in Adult Social Care careers pages (careers.suffolk.gov.uk). Sponsorship may be available for applicants that are based in the 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 CV and covering letter (without name and personal details). Please note: Without a CV and covering letter, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. 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 November 2024. 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. About Us 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) .