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About the Role

Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Family Help Team based at Beacon House, Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality social work services to children and families, undertaking assessments and managing complex cases to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Location: Beacon House, Ipswich, Suffolk
Rate: 40.50 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week office-based)
Contract: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Manage a caseload of Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases.
• Develop and review effective plans to safeguard children and improve outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.
• Complete accurate and timely case recordings, assessments, and reports.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support service improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practice.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker status and current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience working within Children's Social Care.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of managing Child in Need and Child Protection cases.
• Excellent assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong partnership-working and communication skills.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model with a requirement to attend the office at Beacon House, Ipswich, a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced Family Help Team focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Candidates must be local to Suffolk and able to meet the office attendance requirements.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference to children and families across Suffolk, we would love to hear from you.

Suffolk County Council's WE ASPIRE values: Wellbeing, Equality, Achieve, Support, Pride, Innovate, Respect and Empower.

The mission is to make a positive difference for Suffolk; committed to working together, striving to improve, and securing the best possible services.

Suffolk County Council's Ambitions based on the council's objectives as laid out in our Corporate Strategy for 2022-26

Family Practitioner - Refugee Safeguarding Team

Contract: 3 months (rolling)

Rate - 23 (umbrella)

Location: Havant

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families.

As a Family Practitioner, you'll be at the heart of early help and intervention work - building strong, trusting relationships with families, empowering them to overcome challenges, and helping them thrive. You'll work closely with children, parents, and professionals to provide practical, emotional, and tailored support that makes a lasting difference.

As a Family Practitioner, you will be a key member of a dedicated and supportive team working to improve outcomes for children and families. You will manage a small caseload of settled children, providing tailored support and interventions that respond to each family's unique circumstances. Working closely with social workers and other professionals, you will contribute to assessing needs and developing comprehensive family plans. Your role will involve delivering a variety of tasks and interventions within the strengths-based Hampshire Approach, helping families build on their existing strengths and achieve lasting positive change.

This is a hybrid role, where the office is based in Havant and visits are required locally along with some home working.

Responsibilities

• To arrange appropriate resources and help in assisting families to access other resources under supervision and within the Departments agreed priorities and resource
• framework. This could include arranging transport, domiciliary care, accommodation; appropriate voluntary sector resources, accessing play groups; liaising with housing colleagues etc
• To carry out direct work with service users and carers as allocated by supervisor/ Manager
• To work in partnership with service users, carers, relatives, children and other professionals at all times
• To use mediation/negotiation skills to support young people and their parents/carers in improving their relationships
• To undertake some statutory tasks as described within The Children Act 1989, Sec 17, such as assessments of need and CIN visits when deemed appropriate by the Team Manager and with a Qualified Social Worker where appropriate
• To write and present good quality, coherent reports based on work activity
• To deliver services and interventions within the framework of the Hampshire Approach in order to keep more children safely at home and support families to achieve positive and sustained change
• To provide a service to children and their families as assessed to be appropriate to their needs
• To present to internal panels only (e.g. re: Funding) for Children In Need Cases
• Ensure all information/visits/contacts are recorded on child's electronic record system in line with departmental policies/requirements/standards
• To prepare reports for court, serve court notice, and placement forms in consultation with social worker

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge of child development
• Direct experience of specific work with children and young people
• An understanding of the impact of social deprivation and disadvantage in children, young people and their families

About us:

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Children's Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of click apply for full job details

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Children's Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of click apply for full job details

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

• Family Assessment
• Children's Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

All of click apply for full job details

As a Family Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and families to achieve positive and lasting change. You'll manage a varied caseload, delivering tailored interventions that respond to each family's unique circumstances. Working closely with Social Workers and other professionals, you'll contribute to assessments and help develop family plans that put children's needs at the heart of decision-making.

You'll join a dedicated team using the strengths-based Hampshire Approach to empower families and keep more children safely at home. Through practical support, relationship-building, and solution-focused interventions, you'll help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges, making a real difference to their lives.

What you'll do

• Work directly with children, parents, and carers to provide practical and emotional support.
• Arrange resources and help families access services such as transport, care, and housing.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with professionals.
• Use mediation and negotiation skills to improve family relationships.
• Undertake assessments and Children in Need visits alongside Social Workers.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records.

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Skilled in mediation and managing challenging situations.
• Ability to produce clear reports and use IT systems confidently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to inclusive practice.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why join us

• Join a supportive team that values collaboration and professional development.
• Flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Family Support Worker, Family Support Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Early Help Practitioner, Family Intervention Worker, Case Worker.

Welcome to Progressive Care.

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

We offer a range of services, including:

Family Assessment

Children's Residential

16+ Supported Liv click apply for full job details

Senior Social Worker Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Salary: £43,149 £48,738 (package up to £54,738)
Golden Hello: £4,000
Retention Payment: £2,000
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Gloucestershire County Council to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Family Help service.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in children's statutory services.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Gloucestershire County Council?

• £4,000 Golden Hello plus £2,000 retention.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Senior Social Worker Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £46,579 £55,224 (dependent on experience)
Golden Hello: £1,000
Retention Payment: £5,000 per year
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with Birmingham Children's Trust to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Family Help service, supporting children and families across Child in Need and Child Protection.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care, ideally in safeguarding or child protection.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence managing complex, high-risk cases with a calm, child-focused approach.

Why Birmingham Children's Trust?

• £1,000 Golden Hello plus £5,000 annual retention payment.
• A service aligned with national reform including the Families First programme.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Senior Social Worker Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands
Salary: £44,253 £49,817 (dependent on experience)
Retention Payment: £2,500
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Family Help teams.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care, ideally in Family Help, CIN or CP.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Sandwell Children's Trust?

• £2,500 retention payment.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.