Suffolk - CYPSs - Harmful Sexual Behaviour Team
Suffolk County Council is Hiring: Senior Social Worker - Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Team
Location: Landmark House, 4 Egerton Road, Ipswich, IP1 5PB
Pay Rate: £34 - £37 per hour (umbrella)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - minimum 40% office-based
Contract Type: Ongoing, agency-based
About the Role:
Suffolk County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join its specialist Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Service. This is a vital, non-case-holding position supporting frontline social workers by providing expertise, guidance, and direct intervention when working with children and young people who display sexualised behaviours.
Using Hackett's (2010) Continuum of Behaviour, this role plays a key part in early identification, prevention, and risk reduction to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children across Suffolk.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide consultation, advice, and intervention to professionals dealing with concerns about harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) in children.
Participate in threshold discussions with MASH to evaluate HSB cases.
Carry out direct work with children and young people (non-case-holding), working alongside social workers and lead professionals.
Where required, contribute to AIM3 assessments to evaluate the level of intervention needed (training desirable but not essential).
Deliver awareness training and presentations to key stakeholders including foster carers, educational institutions, and local services.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in children's services
Strong understanding of harmful sexual behaviour and trauma-informed practice
Experience of multi-agency working, consultation, and professional support
AIM3 training is a bonus, but not mandatory
Passionate about safeguarding, early intervention, and preventing escalation
What Makes This Role Stand Out?
Join a specialist team making a long-term difference in the lives of vulnerable young people
Hybrid flexibility with only 40% office presence required
Opportunity to upskill through awareness training and expert practice
Work within a forward-thinking, trauma-informed children's service
Why Work Through Eden Brown Synergy?
Up to £300 referral bonus when your referral completes 60 days
Free DBS check arranged and covered
Fast-tracked compliance and onboarding
Twice-weekly payroll for smooth, timely payments
Dedicated consultant support from start to finish
Interested? Apply today!
Email: m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com
Call: 0175 655 6972
Join Suffolk's dedicated HSB team and be a part of meaningful, preventative social work that changes lives.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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