Consultant Social Worker

• Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid


• £41,077 - £44,305 per annum (pro rata if part-time)


• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available 


• Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Post Adoption & SGO Support Team as a Consultant Social Worker, working from Endeavour House, Ipswich.

Are you empowered by being able to see and feel positive change?  We are looking for people like you, who share the same care, support, and dedication as we do.

Here in Suffolk, we are proud to have created an environment where social workers can achieve the outcomes, they came into the profession to do. 

Your role and responsibilities:

You will:

• be flexible and have a passion to further build and develop on our success is key in supporting a strong ethos of performance and development across the service


• have a good understanding of the modernising adoption agenda and promoting this in Suffolk. 


• lead and develop the Keeping In Touch service for both direct and indirect post-adoption keeping in touch (contact), you will attend the Adopt East workstreams relevant to this area of work


• support and promote the modernising adoption agenda across CYPS and with partner agencies. 


• develop the service by being innovative and forward-thinking. 


• run consultations around keeping in touch for social workers across fieldwork teams. 

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. 

You will need

A relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration.  An understanding of the modernising adoption agenda, relevant legislation, and research regarding this area.

The team 

The Team provides a county-wide service to meet the needs of children.  We work directly with children who have been adopted, under a special guardianship order, permanent fostering and link care. You will also work closely with the stage 2 adoption assessment team as they link and match children for adoption.

We are a busy, friendly, and highly supportive team with lots of creativity and passion in the work we do to support children and families.

We will offer you:

• a supportive and pioneering practice where you can make a real difference while enjoying the benefits of living in Suffolk.


• the opportunity to grow professionally and further your career in social work through supportive career pathways if you wish to progress and develop in front-line practice as well as specific interests.


• a retention payment of up to £3,500 for Social Workers within CYP and an additional 3 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time).

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 aim to include all communities we serve in our representation. To achieve this, we encourage applications from everyone. 

For more information 

Please contact Caroline Hughes (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758468 or emailing ***************@suffolk.gov.uk 

To apply please ensure  

Please read the Job and Person Profile (docx), before applying for this job opportunity. 

Please ensure you upload a copy of your CV when completing your online application.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 10 April 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. #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 more!

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).