Senior Social Worker - Haverhill Social Care Team - Suffolk

Senior Social Worker - Haverhill Social Care Team

Suffolk County Council
£40.50 per Hour | Locum Contract
Hybrid Working | 3 Days Office-Based

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Haverhill Social Care Team.

This is a fast-paced frontline role working with children and families across a range of statutory services, including Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, Child Assessment, and Support & Prevention.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments for children aged 0-17
• Manage Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans
• Hold and progress complex caseloads
• Work directly with children, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Contribute to a busy assessment service and provide support throughout the child's journey

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Previous experience within an Assessment Team is essential
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Child in Need
  • Child Protection
  • Looked After Children
  • Assessments
  • Support & Prevention
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• £40.50 per hour
• Average caseload of 30
• Hybrid working
• 3 days per week office-based from Haverhill House
• Condensed hours over 4 days considered
• Opportunity to work from alternative office locations depending on caseload requirements
• Easily accessible from Peterborough and Cambridge

To find out more, contact:

Lisa Hallinan
Caritas Recruitment
l.hallinan@caritas-recruitment.com
07469 676076

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