Hybrid Social Worker for Children with Disabilities

Connect2Surrey; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team with in

Job summary

Connect2Surrey of Surrey County Council & Commercial Services LLP is seeking a skilled Children with Disabilities Social Worker in Reigate to manage a varied caseload, undertake assessments and plan interventions with families and partner agencies. The role supports safeguarding, aims for best outcomes, and fosters strengths-based practice.

The position offers hybrid working with two office days per week, a strong emphasis on professional development, and opportunities to specialise in

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children and families within statutory services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, families and multi‑agency partners.
• Confidence in managing risk and making sound professional decisions.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (where required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families, identifying strengths, needs, and potential risks.
• Manage Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases, ensuring plans are outcome-focused and child‑centred.
• Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments in accordance with legislation, policy and best practice.
• Work in partnership with children, families, schools, health professionals and other agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Lead and contribute to Child in Need meetings, Core Groups, Strategy Discussions and Child Protection Conferences.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and child protection investigations where there are concerns regarding significant harm.
• Develop SMART intervention plans that reduce risk, improve outcomes and support children to remain safely within their families wherever possible.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports and court documentation when required.
• Record clear and analytical case notes whilst maintaining excellent data quality and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Promote the voice of the child in all aspects of practice and decision-making.

Skills

Assessment skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing skills

Relationship-building

Risk management

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Connect2Surrey of Surrey County Council & Commercial Services LLP is seeking a skilled Children with Disabilities Social Worker in Reigate to manage a varied caseload, undertake assessments and plan interventions with families and partner agencies. The role supports safeguarding, aims for best outcomes, and fosters strengths-based practice.

The position offers hybrid working with two office days per week, a strong emphasis on professional development, and opportunities to specialise in