Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

Guardian Jobs; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker in Woking, offering a flexible work environment. The role involves managing assessments and protection processes for children, ensuring their welfare and development. Enjoy competitive salary and extensive benefits, including generous leave and a supportive work culture focused on inclusivity.

Benefits

Social Worker England Registration fee covered

28 days annual leave

Option to purchase additional leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Carer's leave

Local government pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Two paid volunteering days

Learning and development hub access

Referral bonus for recommendations

Qualifications

• Experience in children's social care is essential.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied processes related to Child and Family Assessments.
• Conduct assessments for Children In Need and Child Protection.

Skills

Child and Family Assessments

Child Protection

Children In Need

Looked After Children

Job description

Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

Join our team as a Children with Disabilities Senior Social Worker at Surrey County Council. We are based in Woking and offer a flexible working environment combining home and office work.

The salary range for this position is £46,399 - £49,588 per annum, with an additional financial package of up to £6,000 paid in three installments over your first 18 months.

Rewards and Benefits

• We cover your Social Worker England Registration fee
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years (plus bank holidays)
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave annually
• Paternity, adoption, and dependants leave
• Local government pension scheme
• Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping, etc.)
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Access to a comprehensive learning and development hub
• Referral bonus of £1,000 for successful candidate recommendations

We value your motivation and experience in children’s social care. Please upload your CV and answer the following questions:

• What motivates you to apply for this role?
• What key skills and experience will you bring?
• Describe your experience with Child and Family Assessments, Children In Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children. How would you manage these varied processes?

If shortlisted, you'll have a virtual interview (~15-20 minutes) to discuss your responses, followed by an in-person interview if successful.

We support inclusive recruitment and will share interview questions in advance to help you prepare.

Application deadline: 23:59 on 02.06.2025. An enhanced DBS check and Social Work England registration are required. You must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle to cover Surrey’s diverse areas. Reasonable adjustments will be made for applicants with disabilities or health conditions.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

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