Senior Social Worker - CP/CIN Team - Suffolk

Reference: 3530982030_1776087142

Senior Social Worker - Child Protection / Child in Need (CP/CIN)
📍 Multiple Locations Across Suffolk
💰 Competitive Locum Rates (Umbrella)
🏢 Suffolk County Council
🕒 Hybrid Working - 3 days office-based | Condensed hours over 4 days considered

Suffolk County Council is currently recruiting experienced Senior Qualified Social Workers (QSWs) to join their Child Protection (CP) / Child in Need (CIN) teams across multiple localities.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive Local Authority offering flexible working arrangements and a choice of teams with varying caseload levels.


Available Teams & Caseloads

  • Coastal North Social Care Team - Average caseload: 25
  • Ipswich Locality Team - Average caseload: 25-30
  • Forest Heath Social Care Team - Average caseload: 30
  • Haverhill Social Care Team - Average caseload: 30
  • Stowmarket Team - Average caseload: 40

Key Responsibilities

  • Completing Child & Family Assessments
  • Managing Child in Need (CIN) plans and reviews
  • Chairing and attending CIN meetings
  • Undertaking Child Protection work
  • Writing Section 7 reports
  • Working closely with multi-agency professionals
  • Ensuring accurate and timely case recording

Working Pattern

  • 3 days per week in the office
  • Hybrid working model
  • Condensed hours over 4 days considered

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with 3+ years PQE in UK Local Authorities
  • Social Work England registration
  • Strong experience in Child Protection and Child in Need
  • Experience completing assessments and court-related reports (Section 7)
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

  • DBS paid for
  • Excellent referral bonus scheme
  • "Find your own job" bonus
  • Twice weekly payroll
  • Dedicated consultant support

If this role is of interest, please apply with your updated CV or contact:

📧 m.rabari @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 0114 700 3804

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£42.50
Per hour
Up to GBP42.50 per hour

Suffolk

Temporary

Added 13/04/2026
Reference: 3530982030_1776087142

Senior Social Worker - CP/CIN Team - Suffolk

Suffolk
Temporary

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