We're looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our passionate team at Suffolk County Council. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a service that supports adults living with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and/or autism.
In this role, you'll work collaboratively with local communities and partner organisations to ensure individuals receive timely and appropriate support. Our teams are closely integrated with mental health services across Suffolk, operating in both community and inpatient settings.
You will play a key role in fulfilling our responsibilities under the Care Act, which includes:
- Supporting hospital discharges
- Delivering reablement services
- Conducting Care Act assessments in the community
- Leading safeguarding enquiries
You will also work within the frameworks of the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Mental Health Act.
We're committed to your professional growth. Our service offers extensive opportunities for Continued Professional Development (CPD), with experienced colleagues including Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), Best Interest Assessors (BIAs), and Practice Educators (PEs) who are eager to share their knowledge and support your development.
We've recently created a video that offers a glimpse into what it's like to pursue a career in social work-watch it to learn more about the role and what it involves.
At Suffolk County Council, we're driven by a shared vision of building brighter futures for the people we serve. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will need
- A recognised qualification in Social Work
- Registration with Social Work England (or confirmation that registration is pending if you're newly qualified)
- A valid UK driving licence

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.

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, Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the 'Person Profile' section of the JPP.

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Disability Confident
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£36,124 to £39,513 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Full or part-time hours available
- Retention payments for 2, 3 and 5 years service of £1,000, £1,500 and £2,000
- 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!