Adult Social Worker Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Senior Social Worker – Adult Social Care

Location: Various locations across Suffolk

Salary: £38,925 – £44,305 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Retention Payments:

£1,000 after 2 years of service

£1,500 after 3 years of service

£2,000 after 5 years of service

Hours: Full-time and part-time available

Contract: Permanent

Join Suffolk County Council – Empower Lives, Transform Your Career

At Suffolk County Council, we believe in delivering outstanding care and support while providing our social workers with a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a Senior Social Worker in Adult Social Care, you’ll play a crucial role in empowering vulnerable adults, working within a multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and proactive problem-solving.

Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible applicants currently residing in the UK.

Your Role as a Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Workers in Suffolk are experts in complex casework, offering guidance to colleagues while managing their own caseloads. You will:
✔ Support and mentor social workers, sharing your expertise in complex cases.
✔ Provide specialist advice and contribute to the development of best practice.
✔ Work collaboratively with partners, agencies, and the voluntary sector to improve outcomes.
✔ Lead on risk management, ensuring individuals receive high-quality, person-centred support.

What You Need to Succeed

We’re looking for experienced social workers who are passionate about strength-based approaches and person-centred care. You’ll need:
✔ A Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.
✔ Completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
✔ At least two years of continued professional development and capability of practice in line with professional standards.
✔ A strong understanding of legislation, financial implications, and commissioned care packages.
✔ A full UK driving licence and access to transport (or the ability to meet mobility requirements in another way).

If you don’t meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We’d love to explore your potential and how you could fit into our team.

Why Choose Suffolk County Council?

A Supportive & Inclusive Work Environment

✔ Flexible & hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
✔ A strength-based practice model that empowers staff and residents.
✔ A modern and forward-thinking council with a commitment to innovation.
✔ Technology & IT support for remote and flexible working.

Professional Development & Career Progression

✔ Minimum six protected CPD days per year to maintain Social Work England registration.
✔ Established Career Development Pathway with mentoring and training.
✔ Access to leadership & specialist training opportunities.

Attractive Benefits Package

✔ Up to 29 days annual leave (+ bank holidays, pro rata for part-time).
✔ 3 additional days of annual leave uplift.
✔ Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
✔ Performance-based annual pay progression + cost-of-living pay increases.
✔ Car leasing scheme & relocation package of up to £8,000 for eligible applicants.
✔ Travel, lifestyle, health, and well-being benefits.
✔ Active and diverse staff networks promoting inclusion and respect.

How to Apply

📌 Step 1: Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) before applying.
📌 Step 2: Click ‘Apply Now’ to begin your application.
📌 Step 3: Upload your CV (excluding personal details).
📌 Need Adjustments? Contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or call 03456 014412.

📅 Closing Date: 11:30 pm, [insert date]

📩 For more information:

Informal discussions: Contact Beverly Chambers at beverly.chambers@suffolk.gov.uk or call 01394 605058.

Learn more about our Adult Social Care services: careers.suffolk.gov.uk.

🛂 Visa sponsorship may be available for UK-based applicants.

Join Suffolk County Council and make a real difference. Apply today!