Children's Senior Social Worker Family Safeguarding

Overview

We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey (Reigate and Weybridge) and West Surrey (Woking and Guildford).

The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £52,884 – £56,175, inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. This is complemented by a financial package of up to £6,000 payable in 3 instalments across the first 18 months in post.

Benefits

• A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000
• We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• Access to the car lease scheme
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Learning and development hub with resources
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• Refer a friend payment of £1,000

About Surrey

Our Surrey Children’s Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, realising the benefits of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We aim to sustain and develop progress through our social care workforce, from support staff to frontline practitioners and leadership, to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for children and families.

Family Safeguarding Service

Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for the Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, and pre- and court proceedings. Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists work collaboratively to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies.

We seek dedicated, compassionate practitioners who are child-focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and want to develop your skills within child protection services, we would love to support your development safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment that fosters growth, work‑life balance and rewards effort. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and offer access to resources such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice.

Role Expectations

Why choose Surrey? Our staff report positive team relationships, flexibility and work-life balance, opportunities for professional development, a sense of belonging, and a focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications and Requirements

You will need to be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England. You will also be required to have a valid driving licence, access to a vehicle, and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS check and checks against the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists will be required for this role. Surrey is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation; role terms and conditions will transfer to one of the new unitary councils in 2027.

Local Government Reorganisation information can be found here : Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Next Steps

Application process includes shortlisting, a virtual interview (approximately 15–20 minutes), and an in-person interview if shortlisted. We offer inclusive recruitment practices and will share interview themes in advance. Contact us at cflworkforceteam@surreycc.gov.uk for more information. The job advert closes at 23 : 59 on 29 September 2025.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We are Disability Confident and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and have chosen to disclose their disability.

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