Adolescent Social Worker Location: Reigate Hourly Rate: £42.76 Contract Type: Locum - Full-time Start Date: Immediate Start Key Responsibilities: * Develop trusted relationships with adolescents to address their emotional, social, and practical needs * Conduct assessments and create individualised support plans * Work closely with families, schools, healthcare providers, and other professionals * Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, including risks related to exploitation, mental health, and homelessness * Ensure young people's voices are central to all decisions affecting their care What We're Looking For: * Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England * Proven experience supporting adolescents in complex and high-risk situations * Solid knowledge of youth development, trauma-informed approaches, and safeguarding protocols * Strong communication, engagement, and problem-solving skills * Minimum 3 years PQE, including 3 years permanent experience in a UK Local Authority What We Offer: * A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment * Ongoing supervision and professional development * A real opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people If you're passionate about empowering adolescents and being their advocate, we'd love to hear from you. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates