Location: Reigate (Hybrid working available)
💼 Contract Type: Permanent
🕒 Hours: Full-Time
💰 Salary: £40,929 - £43,735 per annum
🎁 Social Worker - Children Looked After Team
Additional Package: Up to £6,000 financial incentive over 18 months
About the Role
Connect2Socialwork is recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the South East of England for a qualified Social Worker to join their Children Looked After Team, based in Reigate. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service recently rated Good by Ofsted, where social workers are described as "well-trained, committed, and proud to work there.
This role focuses on supporting children living with relatives, foster families, prospective adopters, or in residential and semi-independent settings. The successful candidate will build meaningful relationships with children and young people, plan for permanence, and support their journey toward independence.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake regular visits, assessments, and reviews of Care Plans
Build and maintain trusting relationships with children and young people
Champion the voice of the child and support them in achieving their full potential
Prepare reports and attend court when required
Work collaboratively with family support workers, health services, CAMHS, IROs, and carers
Receive regular supervision and access to mental health-focused consultationsIdeal Candidate
Qualified Social Worker with completed ASYE
Registered with Social Work England
Experience working with children in care or similar statutory settings
Strong understanding of safeguarding, permanence planning, and child development
Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills
A commitment to child-centred, relational practiceRewards & Benefits
Up to £6,000 financial incentive (paid in instalments)
Social Work England registration fee paid
28 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) + bank holidays
Option to buy up to 10 additional leave days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping, etc.)
2 paid volunteering days per year
Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Refer-a-friend bonus of £1,000
Extensive learning and development opportunities via Surrey Children's Service Academy📩 Interested?
To apply or find out more, If you are interested in this role please apply to this job advert or should you wish to discuss other opportunities, permanent / locum, please contact Penny Cronje on (phone number removed) or email a CV to (url removed)
About Connect2SocialWork
Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities
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