Job Description
Senior Social Worker - Adolescent Team
?? Location: Surrey?? Salary: £51,399 - £54,588 per annum? Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM?? Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a real impact in the lives of adolescents? Join Surrey’s Adolescent Team, where you will work with young people at risk of harm, exploitation, or family breakdown, ensuring they receive the right support at the right time.
About the Role
As a Senior Social Worker in the Adolescent Team, you will work with vulnerable young people aged 11-18, providing targeted interventions, safeguarding support, and relationship-based practice. You will play a crucial role in helping adolescents overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Work directly with adolescents who may be experiencing risk factors such as criminal or sexual exploitation, missing episodes, substance misuse, or family conflict.
* Undertake in-depth assessments and develop tailored care plans to meet the needs of young people.
* Collaborate with schools, police, health services, and youth workers to provide a coordinated approach to safeguarding and support.
* Lead on child protection planning, complex case management, and legal proceedings where required.
* Provide mentorship and supervision to less experienced social workers, promoting best practice in adolescent safeguarding.
* Use a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach to engage young people effectively.
About You
? A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.? Significant experience in children’s social work, safeguarding, and working with adolescents at risk.? Strong knowledge of child exploitation, contextual safeguarding, and multi-agency working.? Excellent engagement and communication skills to build trust with young people.? Ability to handle complex caseloads and make sound safeguarding decisions under pressure.? A commitment to supporting young people to achieve stability, safety, and positive life outcomes.
What We Offer
? Competitive salary of £51,399 - £54,588 per annum.? Specialist training and career development opportunities.? Regular supervision and support from experienced managers.? Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.? The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives in Surrey.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced and dedicated Social Worker passionate about supporting adolescents facing challenges, we want to hear from you!