Hybrid Harmful Sexual Behaviour Support Officer (Redeployment 20300) at ORC External

• Suffolk County Council 
• Address:  Landmark House, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary:  £40,777 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours:  37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

This post is open to current Suffolk County Council staff on redeployment only.

At Suffolk County Council, collaboration is at the heart of what we do.  As a Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Practitioner in the Harmful Sexual Behaviour team, you’ll work with colleagues, partners, and communities to build trust, share ideas, and deliver services that make a lasting impact.

Your role and responsibilities 

• Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities. 
• Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework.
• To obtain user feedback and involvement to improve service delivery.
• To provide consultations to colleagues and partner agencies who have concerns about harmful sexual behaviour.
• To support colleagues and partners to develop evidenced based practice.
• Where the role requires, to have responsibility for effective supervision and mentoring of colleagues.
• To maintain up to date records and data using electronic devices and systems and provide reports for a range of audiences. 
• To provide information and signposting for children, young people and families to relevant universal and specialist services in the local area and beyond where appropriate. 
• Have an understanding of information and advice available to the service user and encourage colleagues and partners to engage.
• To deliver presentations to a number of professionals to increase awareness of harmful sexual behaviour and effective intervention. 

You will need

• Social work qualification or suitable professional qualification at graduate level or equivalent experience in working with harmful sexual behaviour.   
• Evidence of continuing professional development. 

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. 

The team 

• The team provides consultations to any professional working with children across Suffolk who have concerns related to harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). The primary focus is to address these concerns, and to prevent escalation. 
• When appropriate, and identified by the team we conduct AIM 3 assessments to determine the necessary level of intervention required.
• The team delivers direct one to one work with children and young people to address and reduce concerns related to harmful sexual behaviour. While the HSB support officer does not hold case responsibility, they collaborate closely with the Social Worker or Lead Professional involved.
• The team offer on-going support through follow-ups at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after a children, or young person has been closed to the service to ensure continued outreach and support as needed.
• Additionally, the HSB team delivers informative presentations and awareness sessions across the county to a broad range of professionals promoting understanding and effective management of HSB issues. 

Empowering Everyone 
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information
Please contact Anna Abbott (She/Her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 263692 or emailing [email protected]. 
 

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.  

1. Tell us about a situation where you collaborated with multiple agencies to address a safeguarding concern. How did you ensure effective communication and a joined-up response?

2. Describe a time when you provided consultation to a colleague or partner agency regarding a complex case. What advice did you offer, and what was the outcome?

3. Give an example of how you identified and managed a safeguarding risk in your work. What steps did you take to escalate and resolve the issue?

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. 

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. 


Closing date: 11.30pm, 27 August 2025 

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. 

 

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