Salary and Benefits
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 the first 18 months in post. Information is available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits.
* Registered Social Worker England Registration fee paid
* 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
* 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
* 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 with a wealth of resources
About C‑SPA
The C‑SPA team is a multi‑agency partnership responsible for the safeguarding of children within the Surrey area. Working together with social workers, education, police and health, we collectively triage, research, analyse and share information to identify the most appropriate level of support for each child.
C‑SPA is the first point of contact for families and professionals with a safeguarding need, and therefore sets the tone for the entire working relationship.
Our practice is based on strong relationships with families and partners. Using motivational approaches and the Family Safeguarding Model, we engage with families and their networks to understand presenting worries and determine whether statutory social work services are required. In some cases we will put in place a plan to support the family at a lower level of need.
About the Role
You will be involved from the outset of a child’s contact and journey with us, supporting children and families in partnership to develop their own solutions while receiving the professional help and support required.
The work of Social Workers in C‑SPA can be rewarding but complex. You will gather information and make enquiries to inform threshold decisions regarding the correct level of support required. We are looking for individuals with professional curiosity and well‑developed analytical skills to support us in delivering laser‑focused, collaborative and timely front‑door activity that ensures child protection and safeguarding matters are effectively responded to.
Qualifications and Skills
* 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 judgement and reasoning
* Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families and professionals in a clear, professional and timely way
* Excellent partnership working skills and ability to collaborate effectively with partners in statutory, voluntary and third‑sector organisations
* Substantial children’s social work experience in a UK statutory setting
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check for regulated activity, and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Application Process
To be considered for shortlisting, you must upload your CV and answer our four application questions.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 5th April 2026.
If shortlisted you will be invited to a short first‑round virtual interview lasting approximately 15‑20 minutes. Following a successful Teams call, you will be invited to an in‑person interview to meet the team, explore the office and discuss your potential journey.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you are invited to a face‑to‑face interview, we will share the themes of the questions with you in advance to allow you to prepare comfortably.
Contact
Please contact us for any questions relating to role requirements, flexible working requests, transferable skills or barriers to employment. For an informal discussion, drop us a quick message and we’ll arrange a call.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is undergoing local government reorganisation, moving from a two‑tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
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