Locum Social Worker - Family Safeguarding (Maternity Cover) Location: North East Locality - Weybridge Office: Dakota House, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YP Rate: £42 per hour Hours: 36 per week Contract: 9-month maternity cover We're working in partnership with Surrey County Council to recruit an experienced Locum Social Worker for a 9-month maternity leave cover in the Family Safeguarding service, based in the North East locality (Weybridge). You'll be stepping into a well-supported, collaborative team using Surrey's Family Safeguarding model - a multi-agency, trauma-informed approach designed to support sustainable change within families. What you'll be doing: Managing a caseload of children in need and child protection cases using LiquidLogic Carrying out assessments, statutory visits, direct work and safety planning Collaborating with in-house adult workers covering mental health, domestic abuse, and substance misuse Participating in multi-agency meetings including conferences, core groups and strategy discussions Preparing clear, evidence-based reports for court when required Using motivational interviewing to promote positive outcomes To be considered, you must: Have at least three years' post-qualified experience in a permanent role within an English Local Authority Be Social Work England registered with a recognised Social Work qualification Not be permanently employed by another South East Local Authority (due to MOU restrictions) Why locum with Surrey through Connect2Surrey? We're not your typical agency - Connect2Surrey is jointly owned by Surrey County Council, giving us direct access to internal teams and exclusive vacancies you won't find elsewhere. Our locums benefit from regular supervision, reasonable caseloads, and access to professional development, including CPD sessions, training briefings, and reflective supervision. The Family Safeguarding model is nationally recognised, multi-disciplinary and focused on long-term outcomes - a refreshing model of practice for those who want to do meaningful work. You'll have the freedom of hybrid working, balanced with team connection through in-office collaboration. Apply now or get in touch to discuss the role further: Emily Cooper QSW Talent Partner - Connect2Surrey emily.cooper@connect2surrey.co.uk 07516 975 030 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.