With Suffolk, you can enjoy a great career for yourself and support vulnerable adults. We're always looking for new ways to deliver even better services. Social Workers working with Suffolk County Council play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude and we'll empower you to make the most of your experience., You'll be part of a small, specialist team dedicated to supporting adults with Organic Mental Health difficulties in Later Life who qualify for Section 117 Aftercare. The team is responsible for managing hospital discharges and conducting aftercare reviews within the Ipswich East locality. Working alongside care providers, NSFT, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), you'll help build strong relationships and improve outcomes for individuals in complex situations., Bury Town is a busy and supportive team serving adults in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding villages. We work closely with colleagues in health, NSFT, housing, and the wider multidisciplinary team to carry out assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act. Our responsibilities also include responding to safeguarding concerns, reviewing care and support plans, and operating a duty service to address urgent needs.

Post 3: Waveney
Waveney is part of the Great Yarmouth and North Suffolk Integrated Care Board and is dedicated to building an integrated health and social care system that delivers better outcomes for adults in our community. In this role, you will work closely with the Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, and a committed, dynamic team of Social Workers, Independence and Well-Being Practitioners, and Occupational Therapists to support this mission. While the main base is at Riverside, occasional travel to the JPUH will be required to support colleagues based in the discharge hub.
Waveney is a forward-thinking and innovative service, leading the way in developing practice, service delivery, and collaborative approaches. We are enthusiastic about sharing our progress across the county to promote best practice and ensure a consistent, fair approach for all.

About us
Our staff are our greatest asset 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. All our staff are provided with Information Technology and devices to allow more flexibility in the role and access to systems like the LAS (LiquidLogic Adults' System) when working with clients.
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).

Career development
Having developed and established an excellent career development pathway we will support you in your career development and choices. To ensure we offer our staff the best opportunities to progress we offer a minimum of six protected days for Social Workers to undertake continuous professional development; ensuring that you are given sufficient time and support to maintain registration with Social Work England.

Senior Social Workers are passionate in demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations. Managing your own complex caseload, as well as supporting your colleagues with theirs, you'll be a source of specialist advice and enable the mitigation of high levels of risk. You'll also bring professional expertise to contribute to the development of practice standards. You will have experience in developing strong working relationships with partners, other agencies, and the voluntary sector to deliver improved outcomes.

What you will need
You'll bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. We're also looking for your ability to mentor both newly qualified and experienced team members. As, a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance.
You'll also need:
- to be a qualified, registered social worker and have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- evidence of 2 years' continued professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards
- an in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages
- the ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
- valid driving licence and access to personal transport.
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., Disability Confident
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£38,925 - £44,305 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Plus retention payments for 2, 3 and 5 years service of £1,000, £1,500 and £2,000
- Full time and Part time hours available
- Permanent, 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!