Social Worker, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
The salary range for this full-time, permanent position is £42,239 – £45,135 per annum based on a 36‑hour working week.
Financial package of up to £6,000 payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post.
This is a 9‑5 qualified social work role, based at our Woking office. Employees will not be required to travel to visit children, young people and families, giving greater flexibility around how they work.
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. The report highlights that children referred to our Children’s Single Point of Access (C‑SPA) receive a timely and proportionate response, that practitioners and managers apply the authority’s continuum of need guidance, and that staff are well‑trained, 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 a multi‑agency group responsible for safeguarding children within the Surrey area. Social workers, education, police and health professionals work together to triage, research, analyse and share information to identify the most appropriate level of support for each child.
This role is the first point of contact for families or professionals with a safeguarding need, setting the tone for our working relationship with them.
Our practice is based on strong relationships with families and partners. Using motivational approaches and the Family Safeguarding Model, you will engage with families and their networks to understand presenting concerns and decide whether statutory social work service is required. In some instances, a plan at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the child's and family's needs.
About The Role
Joining as a Social Worker in C‑SPA means you will be involved from the outset of a child’s contact and journey with us. This is an opportunity to be part of a culture that supports children and families in partnership, encouraging them to develop their own solutions while receiving professional help and support when needed.
The work of Social Workers in C‑SPA can be rewarding but often complex, requiring information gathering and enquiries to inform threshold decisions. We seek individuals with professional curiosity and well‑developed analytical skills to support us in delivering laser‑focused, collaborative and timely front‑door activity, ensuring child protection and safeguarding matters are responded to effectively.
Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach
* 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.
* Effective communication with individuals, families and professionals in a clear, professional and timely way.
* Excellent partnership working skills, collaborating with statutory, voluntary and third‑sector organisations.
* Substantial children’s social work experience in a UK statutory setting.
Application Process
* Upload CV and answer the following questions:
o What has motivated you to apply for this role?
o What key skills and experience can you bring to this role?
o Describe a time when you used analytical skills to respond to a complex case.
o Describe a time when you built effective working relationships with stakeholders or partners 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.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 31.12.2025.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first‑round virtual interview (15–20 min) to discuss your answers. A further in‑person interview will follow if the virtual interview is successful.
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 employed by Surrey on 1 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 a disability, we guarantee an interview when you meet the minimum criteria and will support you with any adjustments needed from application to first day.
From application to your first day, we are 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.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
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