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1. Can you share an example of how you have promoted a high-performance culture within your team? What strategies did you use to encourage continuous improvement
2. Can you describe a time when you had to lead a team through a significant change? How did you manage the transition and ensure that your team remained motivated and productive?
3. Describe a challenging situation where you had to respond to a crisis or significant problem within your team. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

be a qualified, registered social worker
- At least 2 years post qualifying experience
- have good knowledge, understanding and experience of working with relevant legislation in practice., You will have the ability and experience to undertake innovative strengths-based assessments and care planning with individuals, carers, and their personal support networks. You will also be open to change, innovative and confident with a focus on strengthening social work; be ambitious about what people can achieve and keen to explore ideas for positive outcomes., Disability Confident
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It is an exciting time to join our service in Suffolk, we are striving to strengthen both our Learning Disability and Autism and Mental Health Social Work identity to provide a strong, recovery focused model for the people of Suffolk.
We promote personalisation through our practice model, Supporting Lives and Connecting Communities, and have adopted the Signs of Safety model throughout ACS (Adult and Community Services).
Partnership working is strong and through joint care planning we strive for a person-centred approach that supports people to be independent, resilient, and having choice and control. We are currently offering a hybrid model of working from home and the office.
We have a strong, cohesive, and supportive management team, who are committed to continuous professional development, and a reputation for changing services for the better.

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.

£42,367 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment until 31st January 2026

Come and be a part of Suffolk County Council within our Mental Health and Learning Disability service, in the Adult Social Care, Mental Health West 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 while safeguarding the most vulnerable people in Suffolk.
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to join a thriving, enthusiastic, and creative service?
We are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner to our Mental Health West Team on a fixed term or secondment basis. We seek individuals who have a strong commitment to supporting their local communities and building links and networks for the people we work with., 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!