About the role

Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Social Care Team in Stowmarket. This role involves working with children and families across a range of statutory functions, managing complex cases and contributing to high‑quality, child‑focused practice.

Service Areas

• Child in Need
• Looked After Children
• Child Assessment
• Support & Prevention

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex social work caseload, currently averaging 40 cases.
• Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving high levels of complexity, risk, and uncertainty, with managerial oversight where required.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet identified needs and reduce risk for children and families.
• Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support, services, and resources.
• Lead and carry out Section 47...