- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Landmark House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5PB. Onsite work
- Salary: £38,510 – £48,607 per annum (pro rata for part time), plus retention payment of up to £4,000 per year (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: Full time or part time hours available
- Contract: Permanent
Suffolk County Council (SCC) is a modern, flexible and forward-thinking organisation, committed to helping every child in Suffolk live their best life. As part of our Integrated Front Door, you’ll work in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment alongside colleagues from social care, police, health and education, helping to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
Join a profession that changes lives.
As a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you’ll play a key role in identifying risk, making informed decisions and coordinating effective responses for children and families across Suffolk. We value the expertise, commitment and professional curiosity our social workers bring and offer a supportive environment where you can develop your career while making a real difference every day.
Are you ready to reimagine what your social work career could be?
As a Social Worker with us, you will enjoy a dynamic work environment where your ideas are valued, your potential is nurtured, and your work makes a tangible difference.
- Hear from our staff about our Social Work teams .
- Find out more about Social Work within SCC Children and Young Peoples Services .
Shaping Careers and Learning
We understand that being a social worker can be a challenging role, which is why we offer:
- regular supervision sessions to provide guidance and assistance
- comprehensive training opportunities to boost your professional skills
- a structured career Progression Scheme to foster your growth.
This way, you can be confident in your abilities and provide the best possible care to those in need.
Additional Benefits
- Up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum, pro rata for part time.
- An uplift of 3 additional annual leave days, pro rata for part time.
- 3 protected CPD days per annum.
- Access to a relocation package of up to £8,000, a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of £2,000 for all new social workers moving to Suffolk.
- Free on-site car parking in all council buildings.
- Flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing.
- Detailed induction programme, including mandatory Signs of Safety training.
- Staff networks which are open to staff, councillors and partners that share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs.
What you will need
- A relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration
- To hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker , shaped by the voices of young people.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profiles below, if you believe you can succeed in this role, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Discover More
- A day in the life of a Children’s Social Worker.
- Find out about our beautiful county of Suffolk and see what a wonderful place it is to live and work, please visit welcome to Suffolk .
- Further information on what we will offer you .
- Sponsorship for a visa may be available for current UK residents. This role is based in Suffolk.
The team
At Suffolk County Council, we aspire for every child to live their best life.
The Integrated Front Door is a fast-paced, multi-agency environment bringing together professionals from across the partnership – including social care, police, health and education – to ensure concerns are responded to quickly, consistently and effectively.
You’ll be part of a service that:
- Supports early decision-making and earlier help
- Works within a shared safeguarding framework and statutory duties
- Promotes joined-up, high-quality responses for children and families
- Plays a key role in Suffolk’s Families First approach.
This is an office-based role, five days per week. We believe that being together matters. Visible leadership supports better decision-making, stronger oversight, professional development and a culture where practitioners feel supported to do their best work.
Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker, shaped by the voices of young people: find out more .
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 .
For an informal conversation, please contact either Milly Clarke by either calling 01473 263139 or emailing milly.clark2@suffolk.gov.uk or Sean Segal by either calling 01473 260673 or emailing sean.segal@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 1 November 2026.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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.
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!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .
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