Job Summary
The salary range for this full-time, permanent position is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information is available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits.
Our Offer to You
* We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee.
* 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays).
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave.
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
* Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year.
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave.
* A generous local government salary‑related pension.
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more.
* 2 paid volunteering days per year.
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources.
Our Progress
We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. In relation to children who are referred to our Children's Single Point of Access (C‑SPA) the report highlights that “…they receive a timely and proportionate response. Practitioners and managers in the C‑SPA routinely apply the authority’s continuum of need guidance to inform decision‑making, generating a consistent approach to contacts and referrals.” and that “Staff are well‑trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey.”
About Working In C‑SPA
In C‑SPA our Multi‑Agency Partnership (MAP) team is exactly that – a multi‑agency team responsible for the safeguarding of children within the Surrey area. By working together – social workers, education, police and health – we collectively triage, research, analyse and share information to identify the most appropriate level of support to meet the needs of a child.
Our practice across the service is based upon strong relationships with families and with partners who may also support our families. Using motivational approaches and the principles of the Family Safeguarding Model, you will engage with the family and the network around them to understand the presenting worries and determine whether a statutory social work service is required. In some instances a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place.
About The Role
Joining us as a Social Worker in C‑SPA means that you will be there from the outset of a child’s contact and journey with us. This is an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the professional help and support required to address their needs.
The work of Social Workers in C‑SPA can be rewarding but often complex in nature, gathering information and making enquiries to inform threshold decisions regarding the correct level of support required. We are looking for individuals with professional curiosity and well‑developed analytical skills to help us deliver laser‑focused, collaborative and timely front‑door activity that ensures child protection and safeguarding matters are effectively responded to.
Qualifications & Application Requirements
* Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
* Sound knowledge of social work practice and legislation.
* Ability to make threshold decisions in a timely manner, applying professional judgement and reasoning.
* Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families and professionals in a clear, professional and timely way.
* Excellent partnership working skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with partners in statutory, voluntary and third‑sector organisations.
* Substantial children’s social work experience in a UK statutory setting.
Application Process
To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer four application questions (no more than 200 words per question):
* Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role.
* Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role.
* In this role, you will need to use your professional judgment and analytical skills. Please tell us about a time when you used your analytical skills to respond to a complex piece of casework.
* Please tell us about a time when you built effective working relationships with stakeholders or partners that enabled you to deliver positive outcomes.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Recruitment Process
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first‑round virtual interview (lasting approximately 15‑20 minutes). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in‑person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That is why, if you are invited to a face‑to‑face interview, we will share the themes of the questions with you in advance so you can prepare and discuss your skills and experiences comfortably.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two‑tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join Our Team
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!
Commitment to Disability Confidence
We are a disability‑confident employer which means that if you have a shared disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
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