Social Worker - Children in Care - Suffolk County Council
Social Worker - Children in Care - Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds - £37 to £39 per Hour
Suffolk County Council is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker - Children in Care to join their dedicated Children in Care Team based in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent locum opportunity for a skilled Children's Social Worker with strong experience in Looked After Children (LAC), Children in Care, Care Proceedings, Permanency Planning, and Court Work.
This role offers competitive rates of £37 to £39 per hour, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work within a supportive Local Authority focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
If you are passionate about improving the lives of children in care and supporting permanency planning, this could be your next ideal contract.
Working Pattern:
Hybrid Working - 3 Days Office Based Per Week
Office Location:
West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the case responsible Social Worker for children in care proceedings and children in long-term care placements
- Manage cases for Looked After Children (LAC) and children where permanent alternative care planning is progressing
- Undertake direct work with children in care to understand their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings
- Complete life story work and produce high-quality life story books for children and young people
- Write, review, and update children's care plans based on assessed needs and permanency planning
- Prepare reports for Children in Care Reviews, statutory meetings, and court proceedings
- Work closely with foster carers, parents, extended family networks, and connected persons
- Liaise effectively with Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), Guardians, Health professionals, Education teams, and other partner agencies
- Support permanency planning, placement stability, and positive long-term outcomes for children
- Maintain accurate case recordings and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and local authority procedures
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Minimum 3+ years Post Qualified Experience within Children's Services in a UK Local Authority
- Strong experience within Children in Care / Looked After Children (LAC) Teams
- Experience of Care Proceedings, Court Work, Permanency Planning, and Care Planning
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential due to travel requirements)
- Strong report writing, assessment, and multi-agency working skills
Why Join Suffolk County Council?
- Competitive pay rates of £37 to £39 per hour
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Supportive management and stable team structure
- Long-term locum opportunities available
- Opportunity to work within a well-established Children in Care service
- Meaningful work focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
- DBS check paid for by us
- £300 referral bonus for referring a friend or colleague
- £250 find your own job bonus
- Twice weekly payroll
- Dedicated consultant with specialist Local Authority market knowledge
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Children in Care Social Worker looking for your next locum role in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to secure your interview and discuss this excellent opportunity with Suffolk County Council.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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