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Your new company A property organisation specialising in the ownership and management of some of the UK's best and most sustainable real estate. They have a portfolio of high-quality commercial properties across London. They are passionate about managing their business in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Leveraging on their best-in-class platform and proven expertise in development, repositioning and active asset management to create and manage the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders on a long-term basis. Your new role An opportunity has arisen to work within Technology, to lead the Technology Business Partner team to identify opportunities for improving business output and performance through the strategic use of technology. The roleholder will be instrumental in helping to shift the business culture towards greater technology awareness and adoption. The role involves leading a team of Tech Business Partners and the QA team, working closely with the Senior Leadership team. Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five Business Analysts and QA professionals; fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Strategic Partnership: Act as a liaison between the technology department and other business units, collaborating with senior leadership to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that drive business growth and efficiency. Provide deep strategic insights and recommendations to enhance business processes through technology, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals. This role requires a visionary approach to technology integration, focusing on transformative business impact and strategic value. Change Management: Drive initiatives to increase tech awareness and adoption across the organisation. Develop and deliver training materials and programmes to enhance technology proficiency amongst employees Technology Change Requests: Lead the Tech Business Partner team to translate business needs into technical requirements, design optimal solutions with software teams, and manage the Technology Change Plan for timely project delivery Quality Assurance: Work with the Senior Test Analyst to ensure the highest standards of quality in technology solutions, implement best practices in QA processes and methodologies, and ensure timely and effective testing of technology solutions. What you'll need to succeed : You will have a strategic mindset with the ability to identify and analyse potential opportunities to improve processes, technology etc. Experience of working in a Business Analysis capacity - with the ability to act as the conduit between business and technology to successfully translate requirements. Knowledge of the software development lifecycle methodologies, system testing and software QA best practices. Experience in a leadership capacity - able to motivate and inspire team members and manage their development and progression. Experienced people manager with a proven track record of leading and developing teams. Customer service orientation: experience in a customer service environment, with a strong appreciation for delivering excellent customer service. Technology proficiency with software applications, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. What you'll get in return 80K basic salary 15% pension 25% discretionary bonus Hybrid working - 4 days in the office 25 days of annual leave Group Income Protection Several others What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company A property organisation specialising in the ownership and management of some of the UK's best and most sustainable real estate. They have a portfolio of high-quality commercial properties across London. They are passionate about managing their business in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Leveraging on their best-in-class platform and proven expertise in development, repositioning and active asset management to create and manage the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders on a long-term basis. Your new role An opportunity has arisen to work within Technology, to lead the Technology Business Partner team to identify opportunities for improving business output and performance through the strategic use of technology. The roleholder will be instrumental in helping to shift the business culture towards greater technology awareness and adoption. The role involves leading a team of Tech Business Partners and the QA team, working closely with the Senior Leadership team. Leadership and Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five Business Analysts and QA professionals; fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Strategic Partnership: Act as a liaison between the technology department and other business units, collaborating with senior leadership to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that drive business growth and efficiency. Provide deep strategic insights and recommendations to enhance business processes through technology, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals. This role requires a visionary approach to technology integration, focusing on transformative business impact and strategic value. Change Management: Drive initiatives to increase tech awareness and adoption across the organisation. Develop and deliver training materials and programmes to enhance technology proficiency amongst employees Technology Change Requests: Lead the Tech Business Partner team to translate business needs into technical requirements, design optimal solutions with software teams, and manage the Technology Change Plan for timely project delivery Quality Assurance: Work with the Senior Test Analyst to ensure the highest standards of quality in technology solutions, implement best practices in QA processes and methodologies, and ensure timely and effective testing of technology solutions. What you'll need to succeed : You will have a strategic mindset with the ability to identify and analyse potential opportunities to improve processes, technology etc. Experience of working in a Business Analysis capacity - with the ability to act as the conduit between business and technology to successfully translate requirements. Knowledge of the software development life cycle methodologies, system testing and software QA best practices. Experience in a leadership capacity - able to motivate and inspire team members and manage their development and progression. Experienced people manager with a proven track record of leading and developing teams. Customer service orientation: experience in a customer service environment, with a strong appreciation for delivering excellent customer service. Technology proficiency with software applications, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. What you'll get in return £80K basic salary 15% pension 25% discretionary bonus Hybrid working - 4 days in the office 25 days of annual leave Group Income Protection Several others What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Social Care Team Manager (Nights) Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF Salary: From £35,526 per year (Depending on experience) Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week This is more than a management role. It s a chance to be part of an ambitious and expert team, where your leadership helps colleagues grow and your insight shapes services that are sector leading. Together, you ll create opportunities that change lives. The Role As a Night Team Manager, you will: Lead, support, and inspire Support Workers and Senior Support Workers on night shifts. Ensure homes are safe, welcoming, and compliant with Ofsted and CQC standards, always safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people. Coach and mentor colleagues, supporting their professional growth and confidence. Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement, playing a vital role in their expansion. Skills and Qualifications They re seeking a confident and committed leader with: Experience managing teams in a residential social care setting. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and care standards (Ofsted and CQC). The ability to lead calmly and effectively through the night, ensuring structure and safety. A passion for empowering colleagues and supporting children and young people with complex disabilities. Benefits Fully funded Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading Enhanced Annual Leave days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service Enhanced Healthcare Cash Plan claim back everyday health costs such as dental, optical, therapies, and counselling Contributory Pension Scheme Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme and access to their Wellbeing Centre Cycle to Work scheme Retail and leisure discounts, including Blue Light Card Free onsite parking, café, and kitchen facilities Death in Service benefit Plus, they cover the cost of all DBS checks and renewals. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Children s Social Worker Fully Office-Based Pay: up to £35 per hour 35 hours per week Free On-Site Parking Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Children s Social Worker to join our frontline services on a full-time basis. This is a fully office-based role where you ll be working directly with children and young families, supporting them across Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children services. You will carry an average caseload of 16 children , ensuring that your time and focus can be dedicated to delivering a high-quality and child-focused service. Key Responsibilities: Undertake assessments, planning, and interventions for children in need, child protection, and looked after children Manage pre-proceedings and work confidently within legal frameworks, including private and public law, and adoption proceedings Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for court and contribute to planning for permanency Maintain accurate case records in line with statutory and departmental requirements Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children What You ll Need: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Previous frontline experience in CIN, CP, and LAC services Strong knowledge of pre-proceedings and legal frameworks Must be a car driver with a full UK driving licence Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills Contract Details: Pay: up to £35 per hour Hours: 35 per week, Monday Friday, 08 30 Fully office-based role Free on-site parking For more information about this role, contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips: (phone number removed) (url removed) Refer a friend and earn £300 if we place them! (T&Cs apply)

A Family owned, Outstanding rated , therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a home-based Supervising Social Worker to look after a small group of foster families around Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and parts of Northamptonshire. You will be based from home, and earn up to £45,000 per annum. The ideal candidate will have fostering experience . However, adoption and safeguarding are also welcome! Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Salary up to £45,000 per annum Generous Annual Leave Car Allowance Company pension Scheme Progression opportunities Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation Undertake occasional initial home visits Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

An Essex based Local Authority is looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join their growing team around the South area of Essex . You will be supporting foster families in this area, as well as running support groups and working with children. As the Fostering Social Worker, you will need to have experience of working within a fostering or adoption team and have experience of handling comprehensive caseloads. Ideally, within a local authority. Benefits for you : Salary of up to £44,000 per annum Generous Annual leave Pension Scheme Retainer of up to £7,500 after 3 years Up to £8,000 towards relocation Parking Permit Flexible Working Healthcare Additional Bonuses Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Manage the caseloads of 6 social workers Quality assure all casework and ensure high standards of recording via supervision Provide consistent supervision, professional development planning, mentoring and coaching Attend critical decision-making meetings including CP conferences, legal planning, court hearings, adoption tracking, and more Quality assure statutory reports, court documents, parenting assessments, supervision audits and more Lead on continuous improvement in service delivery using evidence-based practice Liaise with senior leaders regarding complex cases, performance, and strategic planning Represent the team at Scrutiny Panel and other forums to drive performance

Job Description: Job Role: Assess the needs of children and families, analysing information to support the development of care plans. To work closely with children, young people and their families, other staff within the service and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. Assessing their needs to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions, including completing assessments, statutory visits and parenting assessments Key Responsibilities: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need. 30% 2. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative. 10% TEAM MANAGER SOCIAL WORKER 2 Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families. Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard. 15% 20% Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council's social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations. Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures. 10% 10% To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice. 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.

Manage the caseloads of 6 social workers Quality assure all casework and ensure high standards of recording via supervision Provide consistent supervision, professional development planning, mentoring and coaching Attend critical decision-making meetings including CP conferences, legal planning, court hearings, adoption tracking, and more Quality assure statutory reports, court documents, parenting assessments, supervision audits and more Lead on continuous improvement in service delivery using evidence-based practice Liaise with senior leaders regarding complex cases, performance, and strategic planning Represent the team at Scrutiny Panel and other forums to drive performance

Development Team Lead (PHP8, API's, MySQL)UK Remote Working£65000 - £75000 + Equity Please note my client cannot offer VISA sponsorship for this position. Your new company I am working to recruit an experienced PHP Development Team Lead for a hyper-growth business in the UK as they look to expand globally. It's a really unique opportunity working for an online, technology first organisation that are looking to challenge the leading names in Ecommerce.The role is offered fully remote but you must be within the UK and must not require any form of Visa Sponsorship to apply. Your new role The Development team has mirrored the general pattern in the company; grow quickly, iterate, have fun, make an impact. As they've scaled over the last year Development squads have been formed so you'll join a team of 4-5 to ensure everyone is focussed and to provide a progression path for all.This company operates like a start-up but with a product that's been in Development for 10+ years. You will understand there is some legacy/maintenance as part of the role building on a custom monolith - but plenty of new work in Laravel to sink your teeth into.Under the guidance of a new Head of Development the team have invested heavily in software best practice and development processes so it's an exciting environment to be joining as they move into new territories globally and launch a mobile app.To fit in here you'll collaborate openly with other Devs, enjoy problem solving and will buy into the vision of the company to disrupt and become number 1 in their field. What you'll need to succeed A hands-on technical leader responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality PHP8 code, managing backend services and APIs, and optimising system performance. 10 years of programming experience as a minimum, experience with Laravel is a bonus.Oversees a team of developers, providing mentorship, setting priorities, and ensuring timely project delivery through Agile practices. Collaborates closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align development with business goals, while championing coding standards, CI/CD practices, and continuous improvement. Acts as a key liaison across departments, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.Experience building RESTful API's and working with MySQL is essential, and desirable skills include GCP Cloud, RabbitMQ, NoSQL and TDD/Microservices exposure.If you've worked on large scale Ecommerce applications with multiple service calls and databases that would be standout, as would experience working in Agile squads. What you'll get in return The company offers good flexibility both in terms of working hours and remote working (within the UK). There's no micromanagement here and joining at this stage in their journey you'll have a chance to share in the profits (Sharesave scheme) plus there's annual pay reviews. You'll get 26 days holiday + bank holidays and funding for technical courses/training. The company have bi-annual socials to meet and celebrate success. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Introduction We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team based in Reigate. 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 Social Workers is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria to receive this payment can be found HERE. Our Total Reward Statement includes additional information about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Our Offer to You 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 An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them take the necessary steps towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children and young people; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. Supporting You In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically with a child centred approach. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and our Surrey Children's Service Academy, which currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice, providing you with support and a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to 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 be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Contact Us We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Behaviours The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a Business Analyst/Project Manager. As a core member of the Program Management team, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely execution of Markets Transformation deliverables across all workstreams. Leveraging your hybrid expertise as a BA/PM, you will provide functional and sustainable solutions, imparting subject matter expertise and know-how to drive strategic initiatives forward. Key Responsibilities Support the Markets Transformation Initiative lead(s) in driving execution of strategic deliverables. Lead or participate in working groups, workshops, and ad hoc sessions with senior business stakeholders (including Technology, Risk, Finance, Front Office, etc.). Gather business requirements and draft relevant project documentation (e.g., BRDs, process flows) in collaboration with IT and other business partners. Assist in ensuring that all target state tools, processes, and controls are effectively socialized and approved at the appropriate governance forum or level. Identify synergies between programs and workstreams to minimize delivery time and maximize adoption. Essential Criteria Strong and proven track record in strategic project management and delivery of complex solutions. Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle for Interest Rates and Fixed Income products. Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be articulate and persuasive, with the judgment and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders. Significant experience as a business analyst/project manager in major/complex institutions (Tier 1 banks or Top 4 consulting firms). Demonstrated analytical skills with strong follow-up and problem-solving capabilities. Experience working with Front Office/Trading and Sales/Technology teams. This role will require you to work 3 days per week in the Belfast office so candidates within Northern Ireland will be given preference, and we would not consider someone relocating for this role. Although the role is initially for a 8-month period there is a high possibility of extension. If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. 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 is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is 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 attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to 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 be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Project Worker - Mockingbird Making a Difference in Foster Care! We are seeking a talented individual to join our team of passionate and dynamic project workers. You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care Position: Project Worker - Mockingbird Salary: £32,480 - £37,555 per annum Location:Home based in the North West / Yorkshire or Midlands England, with travel required throughout UK. Applicants MUST live in these areas to be considered. Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Closing date: 31st October Interview dates: Friday 14th November (held in person in Leeds, venue TBC) About the Role As a Mockingbird Project Worker you will support services to deliver sustainable foster care. This exciting programme is currently working with over a hundred fostering services across England, Scotland and Wales, and is looking to grow further. Mockingbird is an evidence-based model structured around the support and relationships an extended family provides. The model nurtures the relationships between children, young people and foster families supporting them to build a resilient and caring community. You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will work directly with fostering services to help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care. You will provide guidance and support to fostering services to enable them to understand, implement and sustain the Mockingbird model. This is a great opportunity to join the Mockingbird programme at an exciting time of continued growth in a role that offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the experiences and outcomes for looked after children and fostering families. About You We're seeking individuals who are: Experienced in delivering training and coaching, both online and in person within fostering or children's services. Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people in care. Skilled in relationship-building and confident working across multidisciplinary teams. Organised and self-motivated, able to manage a varied workload and travel regularly. Familiar with children's social care policy and practice (fostering knowledge is a strong advantage). Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Essential: Experience in delivering training and support both online and in-person. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office 365. Willingness to travel and work flexibly across your region and the UK. Desirable: Understanding of the Mockingbird model. Experience working with foster carers, local authorities, or independent fostering agencies. Lived experience of the care system. The role is home based (applicants MUST live within the Northwest/Yorkshire or Midlands area) and will require extensive travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK on a regular basis. About the Organisation As the UK's leading fostering charity, they work with fostering services and foster families to transform children's lives. The Mockingbird programme is one of the most exciting developments in foster care, improving stability and outcomes by replicating the support of an extended family. They offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive work culture where your contribution truly matters. What We Offer 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay Pension scheme and life assurance Employee Assistance Programme (24/7) Season ticket loan Eye care contributions Other roles you may have experience in could include: Mockingbird Liaison Worker, Family Support Worker, Children's Project Worker, Children's Support Worker, Therapeutic Fostering Worker, Fostering Support Officer, Learning and Development Coordinator, Practice Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Social Care Project Worker, PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Do you want to make a difference to people s lives? Then come and join us as an Autism Support Worker? Hours: 37 hours per week. Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire This is a job where you really will be making a difference to people s lives. You ll be supporting autistic people with a variety of activities that they enjoy and encouraging independent living skills. You ll find this is a rewarding job, which promises variety as no two days are ever the same. You will be positively supporting people by providing holistic support including personal care, medication administration, integration into the local community and managing their anxieties, which they may communicate through distressing behaviour. No experience is necessary, so don't worry if you don't think you know enough about how to support adults with autism. Full training is given. We are looking for someone who has the right attitude, who shares our values and who we can work with to develop their skills. If you have experience as a support worker, care assistant, nursery assistant, or personal care assistant or have worked in the NHS, health care or in social care, this position will be suited to you too. We have full-time, part-time and casual relief positions available in the XXXXX area and is easily commutable by car from the surrounding areas. Our support is 24/7. The working pattern is on a rolling rota and includes a variety of shifts - early, lates, sleep-ins, weekends, bank holidays and flexible shift patterns. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To ensure high standards of professional care and practice for service users are established and maintained. Including providing appropriate attention to independent living, physical, cultural, social, learning, vocational aspiration, recreational and emotional need. 2. To ensure high standards of cleanliness across the setting, being mindful of IPC measures in the service you work. 3. Adhere to developing positive working relationships with service users, families and team members, including the ability to know your own limitations and seek support when required. 4. To familiarise with Autism East Midlands systems and processes in delivering high standards of care and support. 5. To ensure all records that you maintain are up to date and are kept secure and confidential, adhering to general data protection regulations (GDPR). 6. To liaise with families, the clinical team and external agencies in a professional manner and record appropriately within the bounds of confidentiality. 7. To further develop an understanding of autism and implement in practice. 8. To further develop an understanding of CALM and Positive Behaviour Support and embed within the service. 9. To complete all elements of the Care Certificate and mandatory training. 10. To access internal IT systems regularly and to log incidents on reporting systems. 11. To ensure compliance with the service finance procedures. 12. To work flexibly as required by the rota and the terms of your contract, and as directed by your manager. 13. To effectively communicate within the team to ensure continuity of care is maintained. 14. To develop an understanding of communication methods of those supported in the service. 15. To work in a safe way, following individual support plans and risk assessments as well as company policies and procedures. 16. To support service users with personal care when required. 17. To provide support and assistance in line with individual support plans. 18. To adhere to the Autism East Midlands Code of Conduct. Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships. What we offer: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (33 days) Occupational sick pay Extensive induction with autism specialist training Fully paid for Care Certificate, which is essential for those wanting to pursue a career in health and social care Paid job-related qualifications during employment Free initial DBS Check Employer pension scheme Friendly and supportive work environment Refer a friend scheme worth £500 Access to the Blue Light Card scheme Employee Assistance Programme Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form. Either way don t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme. Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands. The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £13 per year We require evidence to show your Right to Work in the UK (if applicable). Registered Charity Number (phone number removed)

Reconnect Worker This is an exciting opportunity to join Depaul s team of Reconnect Workers across Manchester, and help prevent young people from experiencing homelessness. Position: Reconnect Worker Location: Manchester Contract : Permanent Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week Salary: £ 29,242 (FTE including Manchester Weighting) Plus Pension and Other Benefits plus, Actual salary: £11,696.80 (inc. £1,200 GMW, without GMW actual salary is £10,496.80) Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 About the Role With the support of your manager, you will deliver our Reconnect, mediation and family support service across Manchester. The role focuses on reducing family breakdown and preventing youth homelessness by supporting young people and families at key moments. You will manage a caseload of clients, including those in school, staying temporarily with volunteer hosts, or living in our accommodation services. You will provide tailored guidance and mediation to young people aged and their families, helping to improve communication, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. This will involve one-to-one sessions, joint mediation and wider family support. You will also ensure the safe day-to-day running of the service, maintain accurate records, and contribute to our national prevention team to shape best practice in family and mediation work. Key Deliverables Work directly with young people aged and their families, delivering personalised guidance, mediation and support Carry a caseload of clients per full-time equivalent, acting as the named keyworker Process referrals from agencies to build and maintain a full caseload Complete risk assessments, needs assessments, change plans and outcome questionnaires with clients Build strong working relationships with colleagues, local agencies and statutory bodies to promote the service and support young people holistically Maintain clear, accurate and timely records in line with monitoring and evaluation requirements Support safeguarding procedures and advocate for young people and families where necessary Take part in networking, service promotion and collaborative work with schools and professionals Provide monthly reports to management for monitoring and fundraising purposes Keep up to date with sector developments and engage in training to enhance practice Work collaboratively with national family support colleagues to strengthen Depaul UK s prevention approach Operate in line with all Depaul UK policies and procedures, including safeguarding, EDI, health and safety and lone working About You You will need to have the following skills and experience: Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis; reflective, creative and solution-focused in your approach and committed to working in an assets-based way. To hold or complete a Level 4 Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner s Certificate (IMPC). Training will be provided if the candidate doesn t hold the qualification, but training will have to be completed before the end of the probation period. Experience of working independently and managing own caseload; self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks and carry out efficient organisation and administration. Experience of carrying out risk and needs assessments and support planning for clients. Ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies, promoting the value of our work and its impact on families. High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain impartiality Willingness and ability to travel independently and work from a number of different locations across the region. Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Flexible working model for suitable roles. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service. Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line About the Organisation Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes. You may have experience in areas such as: Family Support Worker, Reconnect Worker, Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Mental Health Support Worker etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Randstad Student Support is looking for a Specialist Mentor to support university students with disabilities or mental health conditions in St Andrews. This role is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys by providing tailored support to help them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. The Role Start Date: Immediate Flexibility: This is a hybrid role, combining both in-person and online sessions. Impact: Provide personalized support to help students build confidence and achieve academic success. As a Specialist Mentor, you will: Help students develop and implement effective time management and organizational skills . Break down complex tasks to ensure deadlines are met. Provide guidance on balancing academic demands with daily life. Teach strategies for managing anxiety and stress . Foster independent learning by helping students build confidence and self-reliance. Requirements To be eligible for this role, you must be a member of one of the following professional bodies, as the position is funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA): BACP - The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BPS - British Psychological Society HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council NCPS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society NMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council SWE - Social Work England SCW - Social Care Wales UMHAN - The University Mental Health Advisers Network COSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland Desirable Skills The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience working with clients with disabilities and/or mental health conditions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills . Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage a student caseload. A professional and confidential approach to building a rapport with students. The ability to identify and leverage students' unique learning strengths. A high degree of punctuality and reliability . Benefits of Working with Randstad Flexible Working Hours: You can set your own schedule to fit your lifestyle. Competitive Compensation: A pay rate of £28-£30 per hour. Industry Leadership: Join the UK's leading provider of non-medical support. Efficient Payments: Our online timesheet system ensures quick approvals and weekly payments . Professional Development: Access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and e-learning resources, as well as regular Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions. Comprehensive Perks: A pay-as-you-earn ( PAYE ) contract, access to an Employee Assistance Helpline, an online discounts hub, and a Workplace Pension Scheme. Leave Entitlements: You are entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick leave. Referral Scheme: An unlimited referral bonus for all successful referrals. If you believe you have the relevant qualifications and skills for this position, we encourage you to apply promptly. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal chat, followed by a formal interview. Successful candidates will then be guided through the registration process. For any inquiries, please contact Vivina Joshna via email at .

We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. 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 is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum . We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement , which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Job Introduction We have opportunities for a Senior Social Worker to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Team (Children Looked After) based in Reigate. 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 is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is 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 attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, pension contribution and much more. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is a really important step in your career and we're here to make that transition a positive one. Our commitment to applicants is to remove barriers and to understand more about you, your motivation for working in children's social care and why you're proud to work for such a valuable profession. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." You can read the full report HERE. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Children Looked After Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Our Inclusive Approach To apply you will need to 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 be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences. Fancy a chat? Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 27th October 2025. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey Handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.