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 payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information is available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits.
This is a 9‑5 qualified social work role, based at our Woking office, meaning you won’t be required to travel to visit children, young people and families. This could make this role a good fit for anyone looking for greater flexibility around how they work.
We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join our dynamic, dedicated and responsive Children’s Single Point Of Access service (C‑SPA). As professionals within our service you will bring passion, be curious and committed to working collaboratively to safeguard children and young people and ensure they receive the right support at the right time.
Our Offer to You
* We pay your Social Work 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.
About Working in C‑SPA
The Multi‑Agency Partnership (MAP) team is 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 for a child.
This role is critical for C‑SPA as it is the first point of contact any family or professional has with Surrey where there is a safeguarding need, and therefore sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them.
Our practice across the service is based on strong relationships with families and with partners who may also support them. Using motivational approaches and the Family Safeguarding Model, you will engage with the family and their network to understand presenting concerns and decide 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 professional help and support to address their needs.
The work of Social Workers in C‑SPA can be rewarding but often complex. You will gather information and make enquiries as necessary 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 deliver laser‑focused, collaborative and timely front‑door activity, ensuring child protection and safeguarding matters are effectively responded to.
Application & Eligibility
* 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 judgment 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 Questions
* 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 make decisions using your professional judgment and analytical skills. Please tell us about a time when you used your analytical skills to respond to a complex case.
* Please tell us about a time when you were able to build effective working relationships with stakeholders or partners that enabled you to deliver positive outcomes.
An enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 5th April 2026.
Interview Process
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a short first‑round virtual interview to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approximately 15‑20 minutes). If the Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in‑person interview to meet the team, see your potential office and discuss the role in more detail.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to role requirements, flexible working requests, transferable skills or barriers to employment. For an informal discussion, please drop a quick message to cflworkforceteam@surreycc.gov.uk and an appointment will be arranged.
Our Commitment
We are a disability‑confident employer which means if you have a disability on your application form and meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need. We value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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