Children's Assessment Senior Social Worker
Details
* Reference: SCC/TP/287912/3064
* Positions: 2
* Salary: £46,399 - £49,588 per annum plus an additional payment of up to £6,000 payable across your first 18 months
* Category: Qualified Social Work - Children's
* Contract type: Permanent
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Posted on: 28 April 2025
* Location: Woking and Reigate, Surrey
Description
We have opportunities to join our Assessment Teams based in Reigate and Woking as a Senior Social Worker.
When not working with residents in the community, we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We aim to balance flexibility with team connection and service engagement.
The salary range is £46,399 - £49,588. We offer a financial package of up to £6,000, payable in 3 installments during your first 18 months. Details about eligibility are available HERE, along with information on other benefits such as professional fees and pension contributions.
Rewards and Benefits
* We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
* 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays)
* Option to buy up to 10 additional days of leave
* Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption, and dependants leave
* Salary-related pension
* Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping, etc.)
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Access to a learning and development hub
* £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires
We understand the importance of your career transition and aim to remove barriers, learning about your motivation and pride in children's social care.
Following positive Ofsted feedback in April, we are committed to ongoing improvement and seek motivated individuals to help safeguard children effectively.
About working in Assessment
The initial contact with families sets the tone for our relationship. Our practice is based on consent, strong relationships, and motivational approaches, engaging families and partners to assess needs and determine if statutory intervention is necessary. Otherwise, a support plan at a lower level is implemented.
Surrey offers a sense of belonging within your team and the wider service. You will receive high-quality supervision, focusing on your work with children and families, supporting creativity, holistic practice, wellbeing, and career development.
Surrey is committed to supporting your growth, with over 60 courses through our Children's Service Academy, including modules on motivational interviewing and respectful practice.
Our Inclusive Approach
To apply, upload your CV and answer these questions (max 200 words each):
* What motivated you to apply?
* What key skills and experience will you bring?
* How do you cope under pressure in a fast-paced assessment environment?
If shortlisted, you'll be invited to a virtual interview (15-20 min), followed by an in-person interview if successful. We provide questions in advance to help you prepare.
For inquiries, contact cflworkforceteam@surreycc.gov.uk. The application closes at 23:59 on 19 May 2025.
An enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check are required. Registration with Social Work England is mandatory. You must have a valid UK driving license, access to a vehicle, and be willing to travel. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabilities or health conditions.
Our Values and Commitment
We value diversity and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria and requesting reasonable adjustments. We aim to reflect the community we serve and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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