Children's Social Worker and Senior Social Worker
Suffolk County
Children's Social Worker and Senior Social Worker
Suffolk County
New York county government
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Build your social work career in the heart of Suffolk, working in the vibrant market towns of Bury St Edmunds or Stowmarket and the surrounding communities. With a combination of thriving town centres, historic character and the Suffolk countryside close by, it’s a great place to develop your career while making a difference in the communities you serve.
Joining our teams at this exciting time means joining a service embracing new and exciting ways of work, as we have now established our new Family Help service.
All of our practitioners benefit from regular multi-disciplinary meetings with their team and managers, and the support that this brings.
We are expanding the use of group and peer supervision to ensure that we have the best wrap around support for our staff and for families.
You’ll be joining as we look to develop further, including rolling out Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams around the county, further embedding our Family Group Conferencing Service, and developing Family Support packages to support families in new and different ways. All of this supports social workers to spend more time where they want to be, in homes, schools and the community working with children and their families.
At Suffolk County Council (SCC), we’re modern, flexible and forward-thinking, continually evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities. We’re passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children, young people and their families, and we know that to provide an outstanding service, our Social Workers need the right environment to be at their best.
Whether you join us as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker, you’ll be part of a highly skilled profession making a positive impact every day. You’ll build meaningful relationships with children and families, help people find solutions, promote their rights and empower them to thrive. You’ll also find a supportive working environment where your experience and ideas are valued, with opportunities to develop professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Bring your experience, passion and commitment to Bury St Edmunds or Stowmarket and help us continue to share the positive story of social work in Suffolk.
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.
Shaping Careers and Learning
We understand that being a social worker can be a challenging role, which is why we offer:
This way, you can be confident in your abilities and provide the best possible care to those in need.
Additional Benefits
What you will need
Take a look at what makes our Ideal Worker (pdf), 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.
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The team
You’ll join one of our dedicated Family Help Teams - multi-disciplinary groups of social workers and practitioners committed to improving outcomes for children and young people across Suffolk.
Based in Bury St Edmunds or Stowmarket, you’ll work within vibrant market towns and the surrounding communities, giving you the opportunity to build strong local connections and make a real difference to children and families in the area.
We work creatively, collaboratively and with compassion, always striving to ensure every child can live their best life. Hybrid working, community engagement and flexible approaches are all part of how we operate, helping you balance time with your team, within the community and working flexibly.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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 more information
For a casual chat about the role/s, please either email[email protected]or contact Steve Blaney by calling 01502 674649.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile:
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a CV (Curriculum Vitae) (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.
Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by emailing[email protected]or calling03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.
For internal staff only, please complete our Statement of Interest (Word) and return this by emailing [email protected]
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 15 November 2026.
Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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New York county government
Suffolk County is a county government serving residents and communities across Suffolk County, New York. The county administers public safety, health, social services, public works, parks, records, elections, and other local programs. It serves residents, businesses, visitors, partner agencies, and communities across eastern Long Island. Its operating model centers on elected offices and departments operating under public law, budgets, civil-service rules, and countywide administrative systems. Teams work across public health, public safety, social services, engineering, technology, finance, records, and administration. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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