The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £47,884 - £51,175 per annum based on working 36 hours per week. We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Social Worker to join our Children's Assessment 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. 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 and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 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. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you! Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." 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. Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? Our Advanced Social Worker role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. About Working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. 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 allows you to feel continuously fulfilled in your role and have a 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. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience 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. 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. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24th May 2026 with interviews to follow. 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. 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. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. 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.
May 15, 2026
Full time
The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £47,884 - £51,175 per annum based on working 36 hours per week. We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Social Worker to join our Children's Assessment 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. 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 and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 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. Take a read and we hope, you'll be just as excited to speak to us as we are you! Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." 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. Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? Our Advanced Social Worker role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. About Working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. 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 allows you to feel continuously fulfilled in your role and have a 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. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience 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. 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. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24th May 2026 with interviews to follow. 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. 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. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. 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.
The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on a 36 hour working week. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to join our Adult Social Care's brand new Connect to Community (C2C) team within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who wants to work collaboratively to improve outcomes for Surrey residents. This role will hold joint responsibility for Connect to Community, including oversight of the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism teams, ensuring timely support, strong safeguarding practice, and a personalised, strengths based approach from first point of contact. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Service The Connect to Community (C2C) team provides a pioneering, resident focused model that supports people from their very first point of contact. The team brings together a range of professional backgrounds to complete urgent assessments, connect residents to local services, and develop effective support plans. Senior leaders in C2C play a crucial role in: safeguarding and risk management providing oversight and direction for the service ensuring strength-based practice supporting multidisciplinary collaboration This is an environment that values innovation, professional leadership, and positive change. About the Role As the Senior Manager, you will provide joint leadership for the Connect to Community service, which encompasses the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism pathways within C2C. You will ensure the delivery of robust safeguarding practice that is both personalised and strengths-based, while overseeing day to day operations such as triage, safeguarding, risk management, assessment, and support planning. The role includes managing a delegated budget and maintaining strong performance and compliance across the service. You will champion a multi disciplinary, strengths based, preventative approach and work closely with NHS partners, the voluntary sector, community organisations, and internal teams. In addition, you will support continuous improvement, staff development, and ongoing service innovation. We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking leader committed to excellent practice and delivering positive outcomes. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy, nursing, or another relevant health field Recent experience managing frontline adult social care services Comprehensive knowledge of adult social care and health legislation Experience of leading change and driving service improvements Commitment to strengths based practice, personalisation, and supporting carers 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 and 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. Your Application To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe your experience of leading and managing frontline adult social care services. How have you ensured high quality practice, strong performance, and effective oversight, this should cover safeguarding, and the assessment and support planning processes and how you ensure risks are appropriately managed in complex or high pressure environments? This role will also have responsibility for the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism pathways within Connect to Community. Please outline any experience you have in these areas, or transferable skills and knowledge that would support you in leading these pathways. What impact have you made in your previous roles? Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with internal and external partners (e.g., health, voluntary sector, community organisations) to deliver positive change or improved outcomes. How did your leadership approach reflect Surrey County Council's values, strengths-based practice, and commitment to personalisation? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17/05/2026 with interviews to follow. An exercise may be included as part of the interview. An enhanced DBS check including the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists will be required. This post is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. We look forward to receiving your application! Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, 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! 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.
May 15, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on a 36 hour working week. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to join our Adult Social Care's brand new Connect to Community (C2C) team within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who wants to work collaboratively to improve outcomes for Surrey residents. This role will hold joint responsibility for Connect to Community, including oversight of the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism teams, ensuring timely support, strong safeguarding practice, and a personalised, strengths based approach from first point of contact. Our Offer to You: 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Service The Connect to Community (C2C) team provides a pioneering, resident focused model that supports people from their very first point of contact. The team brings together a range of professional backgrounds to complete urgent assessments, connect residents to local services, and develop effective support plans. Senior leaders in C2C play a crucial role in: safeguarding and risk management providing oversight and direction for the service ensuring strength-based practice supporting multidisciplinary collaboration This is an environment that values innovation, professional leadership, and positive change. About the Role As the Senior Manager, you will provide joint leadership for the Connect to Community service, which encompasses the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism pathways within C2C. You will ensure the delivery of robust safeguarding practice that is both personalised and strengths-based, while overseeing day to day operations such as triage, safeguarding, risk management, assessment, and support planning. The role includes managing a delegated budget and maintaining strong performance and compliance across the service. You will champion a multi disciplinary, strengths based, preventative approach and work closely with NHS partners, the voluntary sector, community organisations, and internal teams. In addition, you will support continuous improvement, staff development, and ongoing service innovation. We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking leader committed to excellent practice and delivering positive outcomes. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy, nursing, or another relevant health field Recent experience managing frontline adult social care services Comprehensive knowledge of adult social care and health legislation Experience of leading change and driving service improvements Commitment to strengths based practice, personalisation, and supporting carers 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 and 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. Your Application To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please describe your experience of leading and managing frontline adult social care services. How have you ensured high quality practice, strong performance, and effective oversight, this should cover safeguarding, and the assessment and support planning processes and how you ensure risks are appropriately managed in complex or high pressure environments? This role will also have responsibility for the Mental Health and Learning Disability & Autism pathways within Connect to Community. Please outline any experience you have in these areas, or transferable skills and knowledge that would support you in leading these pathways. What impact have you made in your previous roles? Provide an example of how you have worked collaboratively with internal and external partners (e.g., health, voluntary sector, community organisations) to deliver positive change or improved outcomes. How did your leadership approach reflect Surrey County Council's values, strengths-based practice, and commitment to personalisation? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 17/05/2026 with interviews to follow. An exercise may be included as part of the interview. An enhanced DBS check including the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists will be required. This post is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. We look forward to receiving your application! Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, 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! 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.
Gloucestershire County Council - Adult Social Care
Experienced Social Workers Competitive pay: £38,220-£40,777 per annum depending on experience Relocation support: Up to £8,000 (eligibility applies) Discover your next chapter. Make an impact. We're recruiting experienced and passionate Adult Social Workers to join us across Gloucestershire. If you're already living and working in the UK and you're looking for a new opportunity with supportive teams, meaningful work, and a great quality of life this could be the perfect next step. Adult Social Care in Gloucestershire is focused on enabling people to live independently, stay connected to their communities, and make their own choices about their care. You'll be joining teams committed to high quality practice, collaboration, and positive outcomes. Our Teams Gloucestershire's Adult Social Care service is made up of a range of locality and specialist teams across the county. Each brings its own strengths and focus, giving you the opportunity to choose the setting where you feel most fulfilled. Cheltenham Locality: A vibrant town environment offering diverse caseloads and community based support. Cotswolds Locality: Rural practice across beautiful landscapes, providing creative and personalised support. Forest of Dean Locality: Close knit, community driven work supporting individuals across the district. Gloucester Locality: Fast paced and varied, offering opportunities to work with a wide range of needs in the county's city hub. Stroud Locality: A mix of rural and town based caseloads with strong community Tewkesbury Locality: Supporting individuals across the borough to maintain independence and wellbeing. Hospital Discharge & Assessment Team (HDAT): A dynamic team working closely with NHS colleagues to ensure safe, timely discharge and robust post hospital support plans. Learning Disabilities (LD) Team: A specialist team supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. Explore our teams! We'd love to hear from you if you are: Qualified and registered with Social Work England Currently living and working in the UK Experienced in Adult Social Care (minimum 1 year) A holder of a clean and valid driving licence (exceptions under the Equality Act may apply) Able to provide Evidence of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Skilled Worker visa holders looking to transfer a Certificate of Sponsorship Confident in strengths based, person centred practice Motivated by enabling independence, safeguarding adults, and supporting people to lead fulfilling lives Collaborative, reflective, and committed to ongoing learning Our Offer When you join us, you'll benefit from: Competitive pay: £38,220-£40,777 per annum depending on experience Relocation support: Up to £8,000 (eligibility applies) Supportive supervision and a positive, collaborative team culture Professional development through training, workshops, and clear career pathways Generous leave: 25.5 days rising to 30.5 after 5 years, plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme Well-being and lifestyle benefits including staff discounts, Cycle to Work, Green Car scheme, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Access to inclusive staff networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM Reimbursement of professional Social Work registration fees Applying : Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Please email your completed form, CV and personal statement to These positions are subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List Check. Find out more: Please email if you have any questions or you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Experienced Social Workers Competitive pay: £38,220-£40,777 per annum depending on experience Relocation support: Up to £8,000 (eligibility applies) Discover your next chapter. Make an impact. We're recruiting experienced and passionate Adult Social Workers to join us across Gloucestershire. If you're already living and working in the UK and you're looking for a new opportunity with supportive teams, meaningful work, and a great quality of life this could be the perfect next step. Adult Social Care in Gloucestershire is focused on enabling people to live independently, stay connected to their communities, and make their own choices about their care. You'll be joining teams committed to high quality practice, collaboration, and positive outcomes. Our Teams Gloucestershire's Adult Social Care service is made up of a range of locality and specialist teams across the county. Each brings its own strengths and focus, giving you the opportunity to choose the setting where you feel most fulfilled. Cheltenham Locality: A vibrant town environment offering diverse caseloads and community based support. Cotswolds Locality: Rural practice across beautiful landscapes, providing creative and personalised support. Forest of Dean Locality: Close knit, community driven work supporting individuals across the district. Gloucester Locality: Fast paced and varied, offering opportunities to work with a wide range of needs in the county's city hub. Stroud Locality: A mix of rural and town based caseloads with strong community Tewkesbury Locality: Supporting individuals across the borough to maintain independence and wellbeing. Hospital Discharge & Assessment Team (HDAT): A dynamic team working closely with NHS colleagues to ensure safe, timely discharge and robust post hospital support plans. Learning Disabilities (LD) Team: A specialist team supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. Explore our teams! We'd love to hear from you if you are: Qualified and registered with Social Work England Currently living and working in the UK Experienced in Adult Social Care (minimum 1 year) A holder of a clean and valid driving licence (exceptions under the Equality Act may apply) Able to provide Evidence of Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) Skilled Worker visa holders looking to transfer a Certificate of Sponsorship Confident in strengths based, person centred practice Motivated by enabling independence, safeguarding adults, and supporting people to lead fulfilling lives Collaborative, reflective, and committed to ongoing learning Our Offer When you join us, you'll benefit from: Competitive pay: £38,220-£40,777 per annum depending on experience Relocation support: Up to £8,000 (eligibility applies) Supportive supervision and a positive, collaborative team culture Professional development through training, workshops, and clear career pathways Generous leave: 25.5 days rising to 30.5 after 5 years, plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme Well-being and lifestyle benefits including staff discounts, Cycle to Work, Green Car scheme, and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Access to inclusive staff networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM Reimbursement of professional Social Work registration fees Applying : Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Please email your completed form, CV and personal statement to These positions are subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List Check. Find out more: Please email if you have any questions or you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
Gloucestershire County Council
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Children's Service are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to join the Tewkesbury Children and Families team. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience £4,000 welcome payment £2,000 retention payment up to £8,000 for relocation funds flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. We are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to cover our Tewkesbury locality. You will hold an FDAC family and work alongside the multi-agency service and TACS. You will work to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the collaborative, problem-solving court, FDAC. A crucial aspect of these roles will be to bring learning back into the locality teams and further enhance services to locality families and communities. As a locality FDAC Social Worker, you'll experience: systemic practice that is curious, courageous, and compassionate trauma-informed approaches multi-professional collaboration and planning deeper understanding of Hidden Harm and its impact on children confidence in court settings and the expert voice of social workers restorative practice with high support and high challenge development of multi-agency interventions use of language that cares collaborative permanency planning equal access to FDAC for families across all localities you'll be the 'spoke', holding one FDAC case from your locality TACS will be the 'hub', supporting you as part of the wider family team you'll deliver interventions and share learning with your locality team What it will involve: hold one FDAC case (approx. 2 days/week) reduced caseload to support this work attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with your family write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final) attend formulation and intervention planning meetings deliver interventions and support permanency planning work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers) receive a full induction, peer and 1:1 supervision, and contribute to transformation reviews You will have: • Social Work England registration • a recognised qualification in Social Work • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) • DBS clearance We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process. How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact or to apply please do so before the closing date. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews for this vacancy are due to take place on Wednesday 10th June 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council
May 14, 2026
Full time
Gloucestershire Children's Service are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to join the Tewkesbury Children and Families team. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience £4,000 welcome payment £2,000 retention payment up to £8,000 for relocation funds flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. We are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to cover our Tewkesbury locality. You will hold an FDAC family and work alongside the multi-agency service and TACS. You will work to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the collaborative, problem-solving court, FDAC. A crucial aspect of these roles will be to bring learning back into the locality teams and further enhance services to locality families and communities. As a locality FDAC Social Worker, you'll experience: systemic practice that is curious, courageous, and compassionate trauma-informed approaches multi-professional collaboration and planning deeper understanding of Hidden Harm and its impact on children confidence in court settings and the expert voice of social workers restorative practice with high support and high challenge development of multi-agency interventions use of language that cares collaborative permanency planning equal access to FDAC for families across all localities you'll be the 'spoke', holding one FDAC case from your locality TACS will be the 'hub', supporting you as part of the wider family team you'll deliver interventions and share learning with your locality team What it will involve: hold one FDAC case (approx. 2 days/week) reduced caseload to support this work attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with your family write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final) attend formulation and intervention planning meetings deliver interventions and support permanency planning work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers) receive a full induction, peer and 1:1 supervision, and contribute to transformation reviews You will have: • Social Work England registration • a recognised qualification in Social Work • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) • DBS clearance We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process. How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact or to apply please do so before the closing date. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews for this vacancy are due to take place on Wednesday 10th June 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council
Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker?Do you have a passion for providing first class support to Children's Services?We have a fantastic Locum Social Work Opportunity based within a Children with Disability Team in the Knowsley area. Benefits: Dedicated Consultant - one point of contact Keep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal Weekly payroll Competitive pay rates Working with a top local authority Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (ts & cs apply) Responsibilities: Responsible for working to keep disabled children and their siblings in need of help and protection or in public care safe. You will be working directly with the child or young person and their family carer Managing a complex caseload You will be working across referral & assessment, children in need, CP and CIC. The post will also involve some court work To be considered for the Social Worker role: 1-3 years experience of working within a similar social work setting Diploma/Degree in Social Work SWE registration Safeguarding experience required Evidence of working with a complex caseload To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Hub or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker?Do you have a passion for providing first class support to Children's Services?We have a fantastic Locum Social Work Opportunity based within a Children with Disability Team in the Knowsley area. Benefits: Dedicated Consultant - one point of contact Keep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal Weekly payroll Competitive pay rates Working with a top local authority Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (ts & cs apply) Responsibilities: Responsible for working to keep disabled children and their siblings in need of help and protection or in public care safe. You will be working directly with the child or young person and their family carer Managing a complex caseload You will be working across referral & assessment, children in need, CP and CIC. The post will also involve some court work To be considered for the Social Worker role: 1-3 years experience of working within a similar social work setting Diploma/Degree in Social Work SWE registration Safeguarding experience required Evidence of working with a complex caseload To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Hub or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Are you a Qualified Social Worker who's passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities? We're working with a highly supportive Children with Disabilities Team in the Bury area who are seeking a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join them in delivering outstanding care and tailored support to children with complex needs and their families. Benefits: Dedicated Consultant - one point of contact Keep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal Two payroll runs Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (ts & cs apply) Responsibilities: Responsibility for a caseload of children with complex needs. Undertake statutory assessments and writing reports You will be working directly with the child or young person and their family carer Participate in the planning and reviewing of cases Liaise with colleagues and external agencies To be considered for the Social Worker role: 1-3 years experience of working within a similar social work setting Diploma/Degree in Social Work Social Work England registration Evidence of working with a similar complex caseload To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Hub or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
May 12, 2026
Contractor
Are you a Qualified Social Worker who's passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities? We're working with a highly supportive Children with Disabilities Team in the Bury area who are seeking a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join them in delivering outstanding care and tailored support to children with complex needs and their families. Benefits: Dedicated Consultant - one point of contact Keep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal Two payroll runs Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (ts & cs apply) Responsibilities: Responsibility for a caseload of children with complex needs. Undertake statutory assessments and writing reports You will be working directly with the child or young person and their family carer Participate in the planning and reviewing of cases Liaise with colleagues and external agencies To be considered for the Social Worker role: 1-3 years experience of working within a similar social work setting Diploma/Degree in Social Work Social Work England registration Evidence of working with a similar complex caseload To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Hub or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Are you an experienced social worker with Kinship experience?Do you have a passion for providing first class support to Children's Services?An exciting opportunity has become available for a Locum Social Worker to join a Kinship Team in the Wythenshawe, Manchester area. You will be based with the Fostering Service, completing kinship assessment for the fostering panel, courts and offer support to kinship foster carers. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 2/3 days per week 1 week in three covering duty, need to be office based Dedicated Consultant - one point of contact Keep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal Weekly payroll Two payroll runs Competitive pay rates Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (ts & cs apply) Responsibilities: Conduct assessments of kinship caregivers, children and their immediate environment Court Assessment Work Case Management, implement case plans for kinship families Provide support to the kinship caregivers and the children Be an advocate for the children and kinship families Link Kinship caregivers and the children with resources such as education, health care, legal support and financial assistance To be considered for the Social Worker role: 1-3 years experience of working within a similar social work setting Experience of assessing kinship caregivers and implementing case plans Diploma/Degree in Social Work SWE registration To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Hub or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
May 11, 2026
Contractor
Are you an experienced social worker with Kinship experience?Do you have a passion for providing first class support to Children's Services?An exciting opportunity has become available for a Locum Social Worker to join a Kinship Team in the Wythenshawe, Manchester area. You will be based with the Fostering Service, completing kinship assessment for the fostering panel, courts and offer support to kinship foster carers. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 2/3 days per week 1 week in three covering duty, need to be office based Dedicated Consultant - one point of contact Keep your CPD/Training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal Weekly payroll Two payroll runs Competitive pay rates Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (ts & cs apply) Responsibilities: Conduct assessments of kinship caregivers, children and their immediate environment Court Assessment Work Case Management, implement case plans for kinship families Provide support to the kinship caregivers and the children Be an advocate for the children and kinship families Link Kinship caregivers and the children with resources such as education, health care, legal support and financial assistance To be considered for the Social Worker role: 1-3 years experience of working within a similar social work setting Experience of assessing kinship caregivers and implementing case plans Diploma/Degree in Social Work SWE registration To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Hub or email Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
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.
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.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
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.
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.
Oct 05, 2025
Full time
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.
We have an opportunity for Team Managers to join our Assessment Teams based in Reigate and Weybridge. 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 Team Managers is £54,636 - £58,953 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 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 how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." 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. Joining Surrey as a Team Manager will be an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the help and support, they need to address their complex situations. You will also nurture and grow your own team of social workers and practitioners using a motivational interviewing approach, which contributes to Surrey's continued journey to "outstanding". About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. 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 allows you to feel continuously fulfilled in your role and have a 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. 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. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? 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. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 6th 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. 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.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
We have an opportunity for Team Managers to join our Assessment Teams based in Reigate and Weybridge. 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 Team Managers is £54,636 - £58,953 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 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 how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." 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. Joining Surrey as a Team Manager will be an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the help and support, they need to address their complex situations. You will also nurture and grow your own team of social workers and practitioners using a motivational interviewing approach, which contributes to Surrey's continued journey to "outstanding". About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. 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 allows you to feel continuously fulfilled in your role and have a 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. 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. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? 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. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 6th 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. 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.
