Senior Social Worker

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in the UK seeks a Senior Social Worker for its Multi-Agency Partnership Team. This role offers an opportunity to make impactful safeguarding decisions while being supported by a collaborative team. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous £6,000 retention bonus and flexible hybrid working model is provided, enhancing career progression and professional development.

Benefits

£6,000 recruitment and retention payment

Car lease scheme

Contributions to CPD and professional development

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services.
• Confident in multi-agency working.
• Skilled at managing thresholds and triaging referrals.

Responsibilities

• Make safeguarding decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to timely safeguarding responses and manage complex cases.
• Collaborate with various agencies to support children's welfare.

Skills

Analysis

Decision-Making

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Risk Management

Job description

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Location: Woking, Surrey

Type: Permanent | Hybrid | 36 hours per week

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking to step into a team where your insight, instincts and decisions make an immediate impact?

At Surrey County Council, we’re looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) Team — formerly known as MASH — the front door of Children’s Services, where safeguarding decisions start. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and have a sharp eye for risk and resilience, this is the role where your expertise can truly shine.

What’s in it for you? ?

In addition to a supportive team culture and clear progression opportunities, you’ll receive a generous package of rewards:

️£6,000 recruitment and retention payment (paid in instalments)

️Car lease scheme

️Dedicated contribution to CPD and professional development

️Flexible hybrid working

What we’re looking for:

2–3+ years UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services

Confident in multi-agency working, with strong analysis and decision-making skills

Skilled at managing thresholds, triaging referrals, and contributing to timely safeguarding responses

Let’s find you a role where you can thrive, not just survive ?

Sound like your next step? Reach out and let’s talk ??