Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker
Details
* Reference: SCC/TP/288886/4998
* Positions: 1
* Salary: £47,884 - £51,175 per annum plus an additional payment of up to £6,000 payable across your first 18 months
* Category: Qualified Social Work - Children's
* Contract type: Permanent
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Posted on: 17 April 2026
* Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Woodhatch, Reigate, RH2 8EF
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team based in Reigate.
When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service.
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 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post.
Our Offer to You
* We pay your Social Work 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 where you can access a wealth of resources
* Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker
About Working in the Children with Disability Service
You will be joining a service with a stable and committed leadership team where significant improvements have been made. We are working closely with our parents and families to understand how we can improve the service and learn from their experiences of us.
The Children with Disabilities (CWD) service is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, maximising their opportunities. We are committed to working in partnership with families and take account of the needs of the whole family. We work closely with our colleagues in adult services to try to ensure a smooth transition into adulthood. We believe strongly in the importance of building positive and consistent relationships between the families we work with and social workers, and with the multidisciplinary team. We work closely with colleagues in family safeguarding and the looked after children service.
In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families. You will be empowered to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development.
Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself.
Qualifications
* Qualified Social Work degree and Social Work England Registration
* Car driver with a valid UK licence
* ASYE completed within two years of qualifying
* Three years post‑qualified experience
* Required DBS and Children and Adults' Barred List checks
We are a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who meets the minimum criteria.
We are committed to inclusion and provide any adjustments required to enable you to fulfil the role.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate on any protected characteristic. We aim to support a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all eligible individuals.
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