Job description:
Temporary Social Worker - Family Safeguarding (Children's Services)
Location: Surrey
Rate: £42 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (Full-time)
Duration: 3-6 months
Surrey County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Teams on a temporary basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a strengths-based, relationship-focused model that supports families to make positive changes and keep children safely at home.
About the Role:
You will provide high-quality statutory social work to children and families at Tier 4 of Surrey's Effective Family Resilience model. Using motivational interviewing and SMART planning, you'll assess needs, reduce risks, and work collaboratively with families and professionals to improve outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete statutory assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans.
Lead child protection investigations and contribute to legal planning and proceedings.
Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver integrated support.
Maintain accurate case records and prepare documentation for court and tribunals.
Participate in reflective supervision and group work programmes.Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England.
Substantial experience in statutory children's services and safeguarding.
Strong understanding of UK child care law, safeguarding procedures, and multi-agency working.
Excellent communication, assessment, and planning skills.
Satisfactory DBS clearance and willingness to travel across Surrey.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3-6 months
Benefits:
Free parking
Referral programme
Work from homeBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:
Free DBS and compliance service
Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
Prompt and reliable payroll system
Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully placeInterested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed)
Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates