Senior Social Worker - Children & Young People

Senior Social Worker - Children & Young People

Date Posted: 2026-04-14T12:27:31

Location: Ipswich

County: Suffolk

Country: UK

Postcode: IP1 1

Contract: Temporary

Agency: Apply4U

Closing date: 2026-05-12T12:59:02.02

Hours: 42.5

Pay Rate: Up to £42.50 per hour

The Role and Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive Social Work Assessments under Section 17 and Section 47.
• Leading and managing Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) planning.
• Driving positive outcomes for children and families across the Ipswich and Felixstowe areas.
• Navigating complex family dynamics with senior-level analytical and report-writing skills.

Work-Life Balance and Team Structure

• Flexible Working: Condensed hours over 4 days are accepted.
• Hybrid Model: 3 days per week office-based at Beacon House, providing a mix of collaboration and autonomy.
• Caseloads: Manageable average of 25-30 children.
• Geography: Primarily covering the South Ipswich locality and surrounding coastal towns.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with valid professional registration.
• Proven experience in statutory children's services (CIN/CP/Assessments).
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced fieldwork environment.
• Mandatory: A completed DfE cover sheet must be attached to your application.

Why SW Locums?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Fast-tracked and smooth onboarding process.
• £500 Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring successful candidates to our network

• Proven experience in statutory children's services (CIN/CP/Assessments).
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced fieldwork environment.
  
  £500 Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring successful candidates to our network