Adult Social Care

Our adult services, including Social Work (Adults), Occupational Therapy and Home First.

About us

Adult Social Care supports people to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. We promote well-being and independence, with a focus on preventing or reducing the need for reliance on others.

Our mission is to regularly implement and adapt to new ways of working to support and provide outstanding outcomes for people. Through our values and priorities, we are committed to delivering effective, efficient services and high-quality, person-centred care.

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Social Care
Information about key roles within our Social Care teams within Adult Social Care services.
Emergency Duty Service (EDS)
Our out-of-hours emergency duty response service that supports people in crises.
Home First
Details of the services provided by Home First including short term care and support.
Business Management
Information about our Business Management service.
Sensing Change
Supporting Suffolk County Council with assessment services and the kinds of job roles we offer.
Independence and Wellbeing Service
Information about our Independence and Wellbeing service.
Financial Inclusion and Advice Service (FIAS)
How our Financial Inclusion and Advice Service (FIAS) manages financial assessments, direct payments, the regional Macmillan Benefits Advice Service and more.
Contracts and Service Development
Our Service Development and Contracts teams are responsible for contract management, quality assurance, and market development.
Quality, Engagement and Professional Development
The service that spans adult and children's social care services, driving and influencing best practice.
Strategy and Change
Our Strategy and Change team plays a key role in putting people at the heart of care.

Social Workers

Social workers play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable adults, safeguarding their well-being, and promoting their independence. ASC social workers advocate for their customers' rights whilst enabling them to live comfortably within their communities. Senior or newly qualified, we would love for you to consider a role with us.

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My job gives me a sense of purpose, and when you know that you've done a good job and you've got a really good outcome, it makes you feel good.
Diane, Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner
I never get up in the morning and think 'I don't want to go to work today', and that's been the same for me for 23 years.
Rose, Senior Practitioner
My job gives me a sense of purpose, and when you know that you've done a good job and you've got a really good outcome, it makes you feel good.
Diane, Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner
I never get up in the morning and think 'I don't want to go to work today', and that's been the same for me for 23 years.
Rose, Senior Practitioner

Key features of working with us

Making a difference
The opportunity to support adults to live long, healthy, fulfilling lives whilst safeguarding the most vulnerable people in Suffolk.
Multi-agency working
You will work with a large network of people from other directorates and external organisations.
Development opportunities
Accessible learning opportunities and career pathways to help you build an influential and impactful career.
People at the heart of care
Work within a service with a person-centred approach that supports people to be independent, resilient, and have choice and control.