Job Description

Consultant Social Worker | Children in Care | Suffolk
Suffolk County Council is currently seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join their Children in Care service.
Role: Consultant Social Worker - Children in Care
Location: West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU
Rate: 42 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 6 months
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in-office
About the Role
This role focuses on children who are in care proceedings, in long-term care, or progressing toward permanent alternative care plans.
As a Consultant Social Worker, you will:

• Support the Team Manager with strong oversight, supervision, and guidance across the team.
• Provide flexible support with case management and direct work when required.
• Hold a small caseload if needed.
• Step in to manage urgent or complex tasks to ensure continuity of support and safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake direct work with children in care, understanding their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings.
• Complete life story work and produce life story books.
• Write, review, and update Care Plans based on children's assessed needs.
• Produce high-quality reports for CIC Reviews and Court (care proceedings).
• Work collaboratively with carers, parents, family networks, IROs, Guardians, Health, Education, and other professionals involved in care planning.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at or call on 020 8152 8922.
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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