Children with Disabilities Social Worker. Job in Reigate Education & Training Jobs

Surrey County Council; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Reigate is seeking Social Workers to join their Countywide Children with Disabilities Team. This position supports flexible working arrangements and offers a salary range of £42,232 - £45,135 per annum, plus a financial package of up to £6,000. The role requires a commitment to improving the lives of children and families with disabilities. Interested candidates must be registered with Social Work England and prepared for an enhanced DBS check. Applications close on 20.10.2025.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle discounts

Learning and development hub

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children with disabilities.
• Ability to demonstrate interest in children’s needs.
• Valid driving license to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Child and Family Assessments.
• Provide support for children in need.
• Engage with families to improve service delivery.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Assessment Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered with Social Work England

DBS Check

Job description

Overview

We have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Countywide Children with Disabilities Team where you can be based from our Dakota office in Weybridge or our Woodhatch Place office in Reigate.

We welcome applications from those without specific experience of working with disabled children who can demonstrate an interest in this area of work.

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 42,2329 - 45,135 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to 6,000.

Our Offer to You

• We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
• Access to bespoke learning programmes via our dedicated Children\'s Services Academy to empower and enrich your practice
• 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

We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. In relation to our Children With Disabilities service the report highlighted that "Social workers offer children and their families a wide range of interventions, aligned to their complex and unique needs. Workers know the children they are working with very well and are keen for them to achieve to their full potential" and that "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey."

About working in the Children with Disability Service

You will be joining a service with a stable and committed leadership team where significant improvements have been made- we are going from strength to strength! We are working closely with our parents and families to understand how we can improve the service and learn from their experiences of us.

Our Children with Disabilities (CWD) service is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, maximising their opportunities . We are committed to working in partnership with families and take account of the needs of the whole family. We work closely with our colleagues in adult services to try to ensure a smooth transition into adulthood. We believe strongly in the importance of building positive and consistent relationships between the families we work with and social workers, and with the multidisciplinary team. We work closely with colleagues in family safeguarding and the looked after children service.

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. You will be empowered to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development.

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 Inclusive Approach

To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer 3 application questions:

1. Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role?
2. Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role.
3. A social worker in the Children With Disabilities Team may work with children for a Child and Family Assessment, Children In Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children and Proceedings. Given the array of skills needed, please tell us about your experience in these areas and how you would manage with this range of processes?

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins). If successful following this, 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, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20.10.2025 with interviews to follow.

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, 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.

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.

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.