Children's Assessment Senior Social Worker, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Assessment Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. The salary range 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.
Rewards and Benefits
* 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 with access to resources
* Refer a friend payment of £1,000 for finding the right Social Worker
We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is an important step in your career, and we are committed to removing barriers and understanding your motivation for working in children's social care.
About Working In Assessment
The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our working relationship. Our practice is based on consent, strong relationships with families and with partners. Using motivational approaches, the assessment social worker engages with the family and the supporting network to understand presenting worries and determine whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the needs of the child and family.
One Voice
You will have a sense of belonging within your team and the wider service areas. You will receive high quality supervision, with a commitment to dedicating time to the work with children and families, enabling you to work creatively and holistically while also caring for your wellbeing and career development.
Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children\'s Service Academy offers over 60 courses and a bespoke learning programme. Modules such as motivational interviewing and total respect help you to have essential conversations while maintaining a child-centered approach.
Inclusive Approach & How to Apply
To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following 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.
* Working in an Assessment team can be fast-paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure?
If shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview (approximately 15-20 minutes) to explore your answers. If successful, you will be invited for an in-person interview to meet the team and view the office.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If invited to a face-to-face interview, we will share the themes of the questions in advance to help you prepare.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 6th October 2025. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel across a wide geographical area may be required. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, moving towards a smaller number of unitary councils by April 2027. This role will transfer under the new arrangements with terms and conditions intact.
Surrey County Council is a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and have disclosed their disability in the application. You can request reasonable adjustments during the interview and/or for the role. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other; Industries: Advertising Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr