At a Glance
- Tasks: Support local communities by delivering innovative assessments and care planning.
- Company: Suffolk County Council, dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, retention payments, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with clear pathways for progression and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for social work and commitment to community support.
The predicted salary is between 38220 - 40777 £ per year.
Suffolk County Council - Various locations countywide in Suffolk
Salary: £37,280 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) rising to £38,220 - £40,777 per annum after successful completion of your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) Plus a £500 additional payment and retention payments
Hours: Full or part time hours available
Contract: Permanent and temporary contracts available
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Suffolk’s Adult Social Care Services are looking for passionate Adult Social Workers and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or about to qualify, if you’re committed to supporting local communities and building strong networks, we want to hear from you.
Your role:
You’ll bring the skills and experience to deliver innovative, strengths-based assessments and care planning for individuals, carers, and their support networks. We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, confident, and committed to strengthening social work - ambitious about what people can achieve and eager to explore creative ideas that lead to positive outcomes.
Why join us?
This is your chance to develop your career while making a meaningful impact in Suffolk’s communities. You’ll be supported by a team dedicated to your professional growth and success.
We offer:
- Full-time and part-time hours
- Permanent and temporary roles across Suffolk
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Retention payments at 2, 3 and 5 years (£1,000, £1,500 and £2,000)
- Six protected CPD days
- A strong and diverse training offer
- Supportive, experienced teams
- Clear pathways for development and progression across the council
- An inclusive, creative culture
If successful in joining the organisation, you will:
- have an excellent induction to the role
- receive support from peers and mentors
- be able to access extensive training opportunities available, to support your personal and professional development
- join a cohort of NQSW's who are also completing their ASYE training allowing you to provide and receive support from other NQSWs.
Further opportunities with career development:
- Approved Mental Health Practitioner
- Practice Educator
It is an exciting time to join Adult Social Care in Suffolk, with our ambition titled People at the heart of Care, setting out how we will work to support people to live fulfilling and independent lives in Suffolk.
The teams:
Integrated Neighbourhood and Area Locality Adult social work in Suffolk supports individuals aged 18 and over who may need help due to:
- Physical health conditions
- Mental health challenges
- Age-related needs
- Substance misuse
- Caring responsibilities
We uphold our strategic responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time. Through our Integrated Neighbourhood and Area Locality Teams, we work closely with health professionals to help people live independently, stay safe, and maintain their well-being within their homes and communities.
Learning Disabilities and Autism:
We’re recruiting Social Workers to join our Learning Disability and Autism Service. In this role, you'll work with individuals with learning disabilities and autism, providing personalised support that helps them achieve their goals and thrive in their community.
Mental Health:
The ASC Mental Health Service is a county wide service and therefore has bases across Suffolk. We are a creative service, evolving to work in the best way for the people of Suffolk.
MASH:
As part of our Adult Social Care service, you will work closely with the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), a partnership approach that brings together professionals from social care, health, police and other agencies to safeguard adults at risk.
For more information:
For an informal discussion about any of these roles please contact us by emailing ASCrecruitment@suffolk.gov.uk.
How to apply:
- Read the Grade 5 Adult Social Worker Job and Person Profile (JPP).
- Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
- Upload a supporting statement answering specific questions.
- Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Closing date: 11.30pm, 16 August 2026.
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.
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