Qualified Social Worker - Adolescent Safeguarding Team
📍 Location: Surrey
💰 Rate: Up to £42ph
📅 Contract Type: Locum, Full-Time
Are you a driven and compassionate Qualified Social Worker with a passion for supporting adolescents at risk? Join Surrey's forward-thinking Adolescent Safeguarding Team and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, strengths-based environment that puts young people at the heart of every decision.
🔍 About the Role
You'll be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team working with complex adolescent cases, including contextual safeguarding concerns, exploitation, and trauma-informed interventions. Your caseload will focus on supporting young people through tailored safeguarding plans, working closely with their families, schools, and partner agencies.
Team structure typically includes:
Qualified Social Workers
Assistant Team Manager & Team Manager
Youth Support Workers & Specialist Practitioners (e.g., exploitation or mental health)
Admin support and access to personal assistants for time management🛠️ Key Responsibilities
Build meaningful, trust-based relationships with adolescents and their support networks
Complete holistic assessments under statutory frameworks
Lead safeguarding interventions for young people facing risks outside the home
Coordinate services and safety planning across education, health, and criminal justice systems
Maintain detailed case records and produce insightful reports
Review outcomes and adapt plans to support progress and stability
Advise on entitlements including housing, income, and specialist services✅ What We're Looking For
Recognised Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent)
Social Work England registration
Strong communication and advocacy skills
Experience supporting vulnerable adolescents and navigating multi-agency systems
Solid grasp of child protection and contextual safeguarding principles
Ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver consistent care coordination
Commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and trauma-informed practice
Full driving licence and ability to travel within Surrey🌱 Why Join Us?
Access to free CPD and specialist training around adolescent safeguarding
Modern, trauma-informed workplace culture
Supportive team dynamic with regular supervision and case reflection
Flexible working opportunities
Strong leadership and a clear vision for adolescent care
📩 Ready to Apply?
If you're committed to championing the needs of adolescents and want to be part of a values-driven safeguarding service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Connect2SocialWork.
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