Overview
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team based in Reigate. We support a flexible working approach with a balance of home and office work to keep you connected with your team and the service.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £47,884 - £51,175 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post.
* We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
* Access to bespoke learning programmes via our dedicated Children\'s Services Academy to empower and enrich your practice
* 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 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 with access to a wealth of resources
* Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker
About the Service
Our Good Ofsted judgement reflects our commitment to high-quality practice in Surrey. The Children With Disabilities (CWD) service aims to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people by working in partnership with families and with colleagues in adult services to support transitions to adulthood. We value building positive and consistent relationships between families, social workers, and the multidisciplinary team.
You will be joining a service with stable leadership and a focus on continuing improvements. We work closely with parents and families to learn from their experiences and to improve the service.
Working in the Children With Disability Service
You will have a sense of belonging within your team and the wider service. You will receive high-quality supervision and be empowered to work creatively and holistically to support and protect children while also focusing on wellbeing and career development.
Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you to be the best version of yourself.
Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
* Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration
* Car driver with a valid UK license
* ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying
* UK social work experience
* Three years post-qualified experience
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments will be made for successful applicants with a disability or long-term health condition.
To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following 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.
* A social worker in the Children With Disabilities Team may work with children for a Child and Family Assessment, Children In Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children and Proceedings. Given the range of skills needed, please tell us about your experience in these areas and how you would manage with this range of processes?
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10.05.2026 with interviews to follow. If shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approximately 15–20 minutes). If successful, you will be invited for an in-person interview to meet the team and get a sense of the office and your potential journey.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you are invited to a face-to-face interview, we will share the themes of the questions in advance to help you prepare. An enhanced DBS check (Disclosures and Barring Service) will be required for this role.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If employed on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations.
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer. If you have declared a disability and meet the minimum criteria, you are guaranteed an interview. We are committed to supporting you with any adjustments needed from application to first day and value inclusion.
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