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Job Purpose To provide independent oversight and review of Child in Need (CIN) plans for children and families receiving services under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989. The post holder will ensure that plans are child-focused, outcome-driven, and effectively safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The Child in Need Reviewing Officer will chair and facilitate Child in Need review meetings, monitor progress against agreed plans, challenge drift and delay, and promote high standards of practice across safeguarding teams. Key Responsibilities Child in Need Reviews Chair Child in Need review meetings in accordance with local procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure the child?s voice, wishes, feelings, and lived experiences are central to all reviews and decision-making. Monitor the effectiveness of Child in Need plans and assess whether outcomes are being achieved. Evaluate whether interventions are reducing risk and improving outcomes for children and families. Ensure review meetings are inclusive, involving children, parents, carers, and relevant professionals. Quality Assurance and Practice Oversight Provide independent scrutiny of Child in Need plans and associated assessments. Identify and challenge drift, delay, or inadequate planning. Escalate concerns where safeguarding risks are not being appropriately managed. Promote evidence-based practice and compliance with legislation, policy, and procedures. Support continuous improvement through audit findings and practice recommendations. Safeguarding Responsibilities Monitor safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate actions are taken to protect children. Identify cases where escalation to Child Protection procedures or legal planning may be required. Ensure thresholds for intervention are consistently applied. Maintain oversight of children who may be vulnerable to neglect, abuse, exploitation, domestic abuse, parental substance misuse, or other safeguarding risks. Partnership Working Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, education, health, police, and other partner agencies. Foster constructive professional challenge where required. Promote effective multi-agency planning and accountability. Ensure agencies contribute appropriately to Child in Need plans and reviews. Recording and Reporting Produce clear, accurate, and timely review records and recommendations. Maintain accurate electronic records in accordance with data protection requirements. Prepare reports and management information as required. Monitor compliance with timescales and statutory expectations. Service Development Contribute to quality assurance activities, audits, and service improvement initiatives. Identify themes, trends, and learning from Child in Need reviews. Support the development of good practice across safeguarding services. Contribute to policy and procedure development where appropriate. General Responsibilities Comply with safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery. Maintain professional registration and continuous professional development. Adhere to professional standards, codes of conduct, and organisational values. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post. Person Specification Essential Qualifications Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent). Registration with the relevant professional regulator (e.g., Social Work England). Essential Knowledge Thorough knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation. Understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children. Knowledge of Child in Need processes and safeguarding frameworks. Understanding of child development, risk assessment, and permanence planning. Knowledge of multi-agency safeguarding practice. Essential Experience Significant post-qualification experience in children?s social care. Experience of safeguarding and Child in Need casework. Experience of chairing professional meetings and facilitating multi-agency discussions. Experience of quality assurance, auditing, or reviewing practice. Experience of working with children and families with complex needs.

Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer (Personal Finances) Location: Home Based with National Travel but also the requirement to attend an office if needed Salary: £46,000 per annum Hours Per Week: 35 Are You the Candidate We're Looking For? At the organisation, they're looking for a Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer to join their passionate and purpose-driven team. If you're organised, detail-focused, and want to be part of something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. They're not just hiring skills - they're looking for people who genuinely care. People who want to make a difference. People who believe, as they do, that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and flourishing life. Guided by their core values - Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous - they are proud to deliver outstanding support across their adult care, children's services, and education settings. Every member of their team plays a vital role in helping the people they support thrive. About the Role The Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer will play a vital role in safeguarding the financial wellbeing of people supported by the organisation . The postholder will provide robust financial oversight, assurance, and audit activity to ensure that personal finances are managed appropriately, transparently, and in line with the organisation policies, legal requirements, and best practice. You'll be responsible for: Reviewing documentary evidence, auditing financial records, reconciling accounts and monitoring petty cash expenditure to ensure funds are used appropriately and in the best interest of the people they support. This role will involve travelling to the organisation care service locations to undertake these tasks as well as home or office-based desktop audits. Liaise with tenants living in the organisation's housing schemes, undertaking regular satisfaction surveys, periodic landlord checks and linking with colleagues in the organisation to ensure housing is of a good standard. Provide clear and timely reports to managers, highlighting findings, risks and areas for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that directly impacts the quality and safety of the services they provide. Why Join them? They know their people are their greatest asset, so they make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded: Recognition & Rewards - Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond Professional Development - Access to an excellent training and development programme Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Why You? You'll bring: Evidence of continued professional and personal development Hold an accountancy qualification or strong experience of financial auditing Knowledge of housing legislation and how this impacts tenancy services Ability to provide constructive feedback and to develop SMART action plans Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and data protection Strong Excel and Work IT skills Experience of report writing Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes Join Them If you're ready to contribute to a caring, inclusive organisation where your work truly matters, they'd love to hear from you. The organisation is the disability charity that's committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it's the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up - to the organisation. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. The organisation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisaiton, please click apply.

Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer (Personal Finances) Location: Home Based with National Travel but also the requirement to attend an office if needed Salary: £46,000 per annum Hours Per Week: 35 Are You the Candidate We re Looking For? At Shaftesbury, we re looking for a Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer to join our passionate and purpose-driven team. If you re organised, detail-focused, and want to be part of something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We re not just hiring skills we re looking for people who genuinely care. People who want to make a difference. People who believe, as we do, that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and flourishing life. Guided by our core values Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous we are proud to deliver outstanding support across our adult care, children s services, and education settings. Every member of our team plays a vital role in helping the people we support thrive. About the Role The Finance and Tenant Liaison Officer will play a vital role in safeguarding the financial wellbeing of people supported by Shaftesbury. The postholder will provide robust financial oversight, assurance, and audit activity to ensure that personal finances are managed appropriately, transparently, and in line with Shaftesbury policies, legal requirements, and best practice. You ll be responsible for: Reviewing documentary evidence, auditing financial records, reconciling accounts and monitoring petty cash expenditure to ensure funds are used appropriately and in the best interest of the people we support. This role will involve travelling to Shaftesbury care service locations to undertake these tasks as well as home or office-based desktop audits. Liaise with tenants living in Shaftesbury s housing schemes, undertaking regular satisfaction surveys, periodic landlord checks and linking with colleagues in Shaftesbury to ensure housing is of a good standard. Provide clear and timely reports to managers, highlighting findings, risks and areas for improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that directly impacts the quality and safety of the services we provide. Why Join Shaftesbury? We know our people are our greatest asset, so we make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded: Recognition & Rewards Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond Professional Development Access to an excellent training and development programme Generous Annual Leave 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years Pension Scheme Helping you plan for the future Wellbeing Support Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Why You? You ll bring: Evidence of continued professional and personal development Hold an accountancy qualification or strong experience of financial auditing Knowledge of housing legislation and how this impacts tenancy services Ability to provide constructive feedback and to develop SMART action plans Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and data protection Strong Excel and Work IT skills Experience of report writing Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes Join Us If you re ready to contribute to a caring, inclusive organisation where your work truly matters, we d love to hear from you. Be part of something bigger. Be part of Shaftesbury. Shaftesbury is the disability charity that s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up to Shaftesbury. Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Children's Social Worker - Children Looked After Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + Benefits Permanent Full Time (36 Hours) Wandsworth, London Ofsted Rating: 'Outstanding' Benefits: Payment of Social Work England registration fee Plus more - view our Children's Services offer here . Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives. We empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. At the core of our work with Children Looked After, we recognise the importance of their relationships and therefore work closely with the children and young people family members and or other significant people in their lives. We welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role As a (Senior) Social Worker, you will be joining one of the three Children Looked After Teams. Each team is made up of a Team Manager and five Social Workers. Your work will be supported by Systemic Practitioners and Specialist Practitioners. In this role, you will be supporting children who are living with relatives, friends, foster families, prospective adopters, or in children's homes and semi-independent settings. Your primary responsibility will be to build sustainable relationships with these children and plan for their permanence, ensuring their safety and supporting them in taking the necessary steps towards independence. You will be conducting regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plans, which will allow you to nurture and develop meaningful relationships with children and young people.By understanding and interpreting their wishes, you will be able to champion and support them in reaching their full potential. Occasionally, you may be required to prepare reports and attend court hearings. In this challenging but rewarding role, you will receive regular supervision and consultations with our Clinical Family Therapy service to ensure you have the necessary support. Additionally, you will work alongside other social workers, placement support officers, and partnership organisations such as Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Independent Reviewing Officers. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of your ASYE. Previous experience of working with Looked After Children. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose - apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. Contact Details For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Eric Mensah, Service Manager - Children Looked After and Fostering Closing date: 28 June 2026 Shortlisting date: w/c 29 June 2026 Interview date: w/c 6 July 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Position: Independent Reviewing Officer Team: Looked After Children Pay Rate: £40 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Yorkshire Working Pattern: Hybrid minimum of 3 days office-based Sheldon Phillips are working with a Local Authority in Yorkshire who are seeking an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Looked After Children service on a temporary basis until the end of December. This role is focused exclusively on Looked After Children and does not include chairing child protection conferences . What You Can Expect: Supportive and established team with strong leadership Flexible working pattern with hybrid arrangements Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and quality assurance within the LAC service Duties and Responsibilities: Chair Looked After Children (LAC) reviews in line with statutory requirements Monitor care plans to ensure they meet the needs and best interests of the child Challenge and escalate concerns where drift or delay is identified Work collaboratively with social workers, managers, and external partners to ensure effective care planning Provide professional oversight and contribute to continuous service development Ensure compliance with statutory duties and the IRO Handbook Requirements: SWE Registration Social Work qualification Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience within a local authority Substantial experience working with Looked After Children and families Proven ability to chair complex meetings and manage multi-agency dynamics In-depth understanding of Care Planning Regulations and the statutory duties of an IRO If you re an experienced practitioner looking to take on a short-term role with a strong focus on improving outcomes for Looked After Children, we d love to hear from you. Contact: Emily Cooper (phone number removed) (url removed).

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.

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.

? Qualified Social Worker - Cared for Children Team Location: North East Pay Rate: £28 per hour Flexible Working: Home-based & local authority presence We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join the Cared for Children Team in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, and who thrives in a dynamic, supportive, and outcome-focused environment. As part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support for children in care. This role offers a mix of home working and on-site presence within the local authority, giving you flexibility and balance. About the Role You'll work in accordance with current legislation, guidance, and best practice to assess, plan, and deliver social care services. Drawing on your experience and professional judgment, you will: Carry out comprehensive assessments of need, risk, and safety Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records Create and implement tailored care plans that promote safety, stability, and development Engage children and families effectively to develop trusted relationships Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure integrated support Provide mentoring or guidance to less experienced staff or students as required ? What We're Looking For To succeed in this role, you'll need to demonstrate compassion, resilience, and a deep commitment to safeguarding children. You will also need: Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, or equivalent) Registration with Social Work England Minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience, ideally within Children's Services Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance Excellent communication, negotiation, and mediation skills Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting Confidence in using reflective practice and evidence-based approaches Passion for achieving the best outcomes for children and families ? The Ideal Candidate Will Be: Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in approach Skilled in building meaningful relationships with children and families Committed to continuous professional development Experienced in a statutory or voluntary social care setting Able to confidently manage and prioritise a busy caseload Why Work With Pertemps? This is an agency role offered through Pertemps, giving you access to a range of benefits including: A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to roles across the UK Simple and fast registration process Ongoing compliance support Prompt and reliable weekly payroll Generous referral scheme and incentives Location This role is ideally located for professionals commuting from: Redcar, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle, Scarborough, Whitby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Eston, Loftus, and surrounding areas. We're Hiring Across the UK! If this role isn't quite right, we're also recruiting for other Qualified Social Work roles including: IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer) MASH Children Looked After Fostering Child Protection Children in Need Adult Services Team Managers & Service Managers Not Looking Right Now? No problem - refer a friend or colleague and earn a referral bonus! Let us help you find a role where you can truly make a difference. Apply today or contact us to find out more.