bank Supervising Social Workers

Surrey County Council; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking two Bank Supervising Social Workers to join a dynamic Fostering Team in the UK. The role involves completing Kinship Assessments while establishing rapport with families, attending Court or Fostering panels, and working autonomously. Candidates must be registered Social Workers with experience in Kinship assessments, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under deadlines. A driving license and vehicle access for travel across the county is required. Competitive fee of £2,500 per assessment plus travel expenses offered.

Benefits

Generous Annual leave allowance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Carers leave and volunteering days

Local government salary related pension

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Learning and development hub

Qualifications

• Social Work qualified and registered.
• Experience completing Kinship assessments.
• Ability to produce clear, analytical assessments.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Complete Kinship Assessments for fostering.
• Attend Court or Fostering panels as required.
• Establish rapport with families in stress.
• Work autonomously to meet deadlines.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience in Kinship assessments

Evidence-based analytical assessments

Good IT skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

We are excited to be hiring two Bank Supervising Social Workers, specialising in completion of Kinship Assessments, to join our fantastic Fostering Team based in Reigate and Woking. In this role you will become a vital part of our creative and compassionate Fostering service.

We are dedicated to supporting Surrey’s most vulnerable children and young people, working with theories of trauma, attachment and loss. Our goal is to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring no one is left behind.

We are currently seeking bank Supervising Social Workers to complete assessments, considering applicants for Kinship Fostering, Special Guardianship, or both. We use Form K (Coram Baaf) for completing assessments. These assessments are required to be completed in short timescales, so it is essential that you are self‑motivated and accustomed to working autonomously, and to agreed deadlines. A key aspect of this role will be to establish positive rapport with families in times of stress, so this is an area you will need to feel confident in.

As part of this role, you will also attend Court or Fostering panels to present your assessments, as and when required.

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualified and registered with Social Work England
• Experience of completing Kinship assessments
• Ability to produce clear, triangulated, evidence based and analytical assessments
• Good IT skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust

We have offices in Reigate and Woking, however you will need to be prepared to travel around the county, and beyond, to meet the demands of the role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social 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.

We pay a competitive fee of £2,500 per assessment completed, plus travel expenses.

Our Offer to You

• Generous Annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Carers leave and volunteering days dependent on agreed working hours
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents