As a wholly owned subsidiary of Suffolk County Council (SCC), Opus People Solutions manages temporary recruitment across all of the council's departments, from locum social work to business support and administration and senior interim positions.
Opus works directly with Suffolk County Council to fill temporary vacancies. Therefore, candidates registered with Opus are first to hear about new opportunities at SCC before other agencies are aware.
Why work at SCC?
With a strong sense of purpose, Suffolk County Council (SCC) is committed to working together, striving to improve, and securing the best possible services. SCC recognises that its people are its greatest asset, so it offers a reward package that combines pay, pension, and a range of additional benefits, such as flexible working, travel discounts, and a real focus on wellbeing.
As one of the largest employers in Suffolk, SCC offers a wealth of opportunities to start or continue your career across a wide range of services. With over 1,000 different job titles, including Firefighters, Social Workers, Administrators, Lawyers, IT, Childcare, Nurses, and much more!
The council's modern, flexible culture empowers everyone to develop strengths, build connections, and unleash their potential. SCC believes in fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring ideas collaboratively, and its passionate teams are supported with development opportunities, attractive benefits, and flexible working.
Find out more about what it's like to work at Suffolk County Council and the variety of career pathways on their dedicated careers website.
Temporary Jobs at Suffolk County Council
A temporary job can be a great way to try out a new role or gain extra experience to support permanent applications. Most of our temporary jobs with Suffolk County Council are for three months, enabling you to gain experience and get a real feel for what it’s like to work at the council.
Many temporary workers through Opus go on to find permanent positions within the council or move on to a new assignment in a different department after their initial placement.
Temporary work has many benefits for candidates, including:
ability to gain experience in a role to support permanent applications,
flexibility,
gain experience working in public sector,
variety,
networking opportunities,
minimise employment gaps,
gain experience to support career change.
Interested in temporary work at Suffolk County Council? Candidates registered with Opus are first to hear about new opportunities. You can see a selection of our live jobshere or start your registration with us to be first to hear when we receive new vacancies.
"Opus got me my first temporary position that turned permanent! I've been there 4 years now, thanks for all your help." – April
"My first temp job was with Opus. They were fast and responsive, and I have since gone perm with SCC can’t thank them enough!"– Natasha
Getting Started in Social Care - Toby's Story
Looking for a role that makes a difference but not sure where to start? Hear from Toby, who started his career in social services as an Independence and Wellbeing Advisor in Suffolk County Council's Customer First Team. Find out more about his role, the experience he has gained and where this can lead to.
I have found Opus People Solutions to be effective and efficient. Staff in the team take good care to help candidates and managers, with accurate information and advice.
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