Overview
We have opportunities to join our Assessment Team as an Advanced Social Worker based in Reigate and Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service.
The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £47,884 - £51,175. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE, with further information available in the Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits including professional fees, pension contribution and more.
Rewards And Benefits
* We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
* 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
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
* Local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and more
* 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
* Learning and development hub with resources
* Refer a friend payment of £1,000
Role and Responsibilities
Take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising skills as an experienced social worker. The Advanced Social Worker role enables you to work on complex cases while contributing to team development and, on occasion, deputising for the Team Manager. You will have opportunities to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county‑wide learning activities with a clear professional development pathway.
About Working In Assessment: The first contact with families and professionals sets the tone for the relationship. Practice is based on consent, strong relationships, and motivational approaches to determine whether statutory services are required and to plan appropriate support.
One Voice: You will have a sense of belonging within your team and the wider service with high quality supervision, focusing on wellbeing, career development and delivering high-quality support and protection for children.
Application Process
To apply, upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question):
* Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role?
* Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will bring to this role.
* Working in an Assessment team can be fast paced, unpredictable and require multi‑tasking. Please provide an example of how you cope under pressure.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview (approx. 15–20 minutes). If successful, you will be invited for an in‑person interview with the team. We provide themes of the questions in advance to help you prepare. For any required adjustments, you can request them in the interview process.
Job advert closes at 23:59 on 6 October 2025. An enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding checks are required. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has urban and rural areas; a valid driving licence and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area may be required. Adjustments are available for applicants with disabilities or long‑term health conditions.
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation and will transfer roles to one of the new unitary councils in April 2027, with terms and conditions intact. Details are available in information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Registration with Social Work England and eligible to practice as a social worker. Ability to work across various locations as required.
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