Suffolk - Senior SW - CYPS- Harmful Sexual Behaviour Service
Senior Social Worker - Children & Young People's Services - HSB Service - Suffolk County Council - £34-£37/hr - Hybrid
Location: Landmark House, 4 Egerton Road, Ipswich, IP1 5PB
Working Pattern: Hybrid - expected to be in the office at least 40% of the week
Pay Rate: £34 - £37 per hour (Umbrella)
Contact: Mahek Shah - m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com | 📞 0175 655 6972
Job Summary:
Suffolk County Council is recruiting a Senior Social Worker to join the Children and Young People's Services - Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Service. This is a specialist role focused on supporting children and professionals where concerns regarding sexualised behaviours have been identified.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Providing expert consultations, advice, assessments, and interventions for professionals concerned about a child's sexual behaviour
Supporting early intervention using Hackett's (2010) Continuum of Behaviour to assess the severity and context of behaviours
Attending threshold discussions with MASH related to harmful sexual behaviour
Undertaking direct work with children and young people (not as case holder), alongside the Social Worker or Lead Professional
Participating in and, where appropriate, conducting AIM 3 assessments to identify intervention requirements (training desirable but not essential)
Delivering awareness sessions and presentations to Foster Carers, schools, and universities across the county
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England
Experience working with children and families, particularly in safeguarding contexts
Knowledge of harmful sexual behaviour and ability to engage in direct, sensitive work with children and young people
Experience in providing consultations to multi-agency professionals
AIM 3 trained is desirable but not essential
Must be a driver with access to own transport
Why Work for Suffolk County Council?
Work within a specialist county-wide service making a direct impact in safeguarding children
Supportive environment that encourages multi-agency collaboration and professional learning
Opportunity to develop expertise in a complex and sensitive area of practice
Based at Landmark House, with flexible working arrangements to support staff wellbeing
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:
DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
Referral bonus when you refer a colleague or friend to us
Self-referral bonus for securing your own placement
Twice-weekly payroll for faster payment
A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you from search to placement and beyond
How to Apply:
📧 Send your CV directly to Mahek Shah at m.shah @edenbrownsynergy.com
📞 For more information, call 0175 655 6972
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