Social Work Senior Social Worker - Children Looked After Suffolk Up to £42.50 / hour

# Senior Social Worker - Children Looked AfterPosted 22nd June 2026REFERENCE29938\_ Share this job Relevant JobsSocial WorkSocial Worker - Duty and Assessment TeamLocationNorthampton, NorthamptonshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Northamptonshire Children's Trust is looking for experienced Social Workers to join the Duty and Assessment Service-a fast-paced, frontline team at the heart of safe Up to £38/ hourView jobSocial WorkSocial Worker - Family Safeguarding TeamLocationCambridge, CambridgeshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their Family Safeguarding Team, supporting children, young people and families throug Up to £39/ hourView jobSocial WorkChildren's Senior Practitioner - Children Looked After TeamLocationShrewsbury, ShropshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Shropshire Council is recruiting Children's Senior Practitioners to join their Children Looked After Service. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practi Up to £38/ hourView jobLocationSuffolkSalaryUp to£42.50/hrJob TypeTemporaryJob DisciplineSocial Work 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. 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 (child protection) investigations, ensuring thorough and timely enquiries where significant harm is suspected Skills Proven experience managing complex caseloads and delivering effective social work practice with children and families Strong ability to complete in depth assessments of risk and need, and to design and implement effective interventions Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England RegistrationIf you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.