Social Worker

My Social Work News; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable social work agency is seeking a Social Worker for its Locality Team in Leiston, Suffolk. This role offers the opportunity to support children and families while enjoying flexible hours and competitive pay at £39.00 per hour. Candidates should have experience in child and family assessments and be adept at managing safeguarding concerns. Join a dedicated team in a picturesque region that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking assessments with children and families.
• Ability to respond effectively to safeguarding concerns.
• Proven capability in managing a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Child and Family Assessments to inform plans.
• Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans.
• Attend multi-agency meetings for coordinated support.

Skills

Child and Family Assessments

Safeguarding concerns

Strengths-based approaches

Trauma-informed approaches

Job description

Role: Social Worker – Locality Team (Children’s Services) Location: Leiston, Suffolk, UK Contract: Part Time / Full Time, Ongoing Hourly Rate: £39.00

Step into a rewarding and impactful role as a Social Worker within the Locality Team in Leiston, Suffolk. This flexible locum opportunity allows you to support children, young people, and families while enjoying the benefits of competitive hourly pay and adaptable working hours that fit your lifestyle.

Perks and Benefits

Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a schedule that suits your personal commitments.

Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £39.00 per hour while shaping positive outcomes for children and families.

Ongoing Professional Development: Access training, reflective practice, and supportive supervision.

Collaborative Working: Build strong professional networks within a multi-agency environment.

Work-Life Balance: Locum work provides the freedom to fit your career around your life—not the other way around.

What You Will Do

Undertake Child and Family Assessments in accordance with the Children Act 1989, identifying needs, risks, and protective factors to inform outcome-focused plans.

Respond promptly and appropriately to safeguarding concerns, working with partner agencies to ensure children’s safety.

Manage a varied caseload, developing, reviewing, and progressing Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans.

Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, ensuring holistic planning and coordinated support.

Maintain high professional standards through supervision, training, and reflective practice.

Apply strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring the voice of the child is central to all planning and decision-making.

Why Work in Leiston, Suffolk?

Leiston offers the ideal setting for work‑life harmony—nestled between breathtaking coastlines and beautiful countryside. With a warm community spirit, rich local culture, and excellent transport links, it provides a peaceful yet vibrant environment to live and work. This is your chance to build a meaningful career in one of Suffolk’s most picturesque regions.

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