Overview
We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175. This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments.
Benefits
* A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000
* We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
* 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years\' service (plus bank holidays)
* Access to our car lease scheme
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Up to 5 days of carer\'s leave per year
* Learning and development hub with resources
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
Progress
We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are skilled at building relationships with children subject to children in need or child protection plans. They build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations. Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey.
About Our Family Safeguarding Service
Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Saf safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Saf safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies.
Role and Development
We are looking for dedicated, compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to research tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice.
Why Surrey?
Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority with diverse areas. Our staff highlight opportunities in positive team relationships, flexible/agile working, professional development, sense of belonging, and wellbeing.
Requirements
To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer our 3 application questions. If shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview (approx. 15-20 min), then an in-person interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check and eligibility: you will need to be a qualified social worker, registered with SW England. Surrey requires a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments will be made for successful applicants with a disability or long-term health condition.
Application details
Job advert closes at 23:59 on the 29th September 2025.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
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