Senior Social Worker

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Social Worker with Surrey County Council, part of the Multi-Agency Partnership Team. This permanent hybrid role offers competitive pay, including a £6,000 recruitment and retention payment, and opportunities for professional growth. You'll be instrumental in making safeguarding decisions that impact children's lives.

Benefits

£6,000 recruitment and retention payment

Car lease scheme

Contribution to CPD and professional development

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services.
• Confidence in multi-agency collaboration.
• Strong analysis and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to timely safeguarding responses.
• Triaging referrals effectively.
• Collaborate within the Multi-Agency Partnership Team.

Skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Analysis and decision-making

Managing thresholds

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 join a team where your insight, instincts, and decisions make an immediate impact?

At Surrey County Council, we’re seeking a Senior Social Worker to become part of our Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) Team — formerly known as MASH — the front door of Children’s Services where safeguarding decisions originate. If you excel in fast-paced, collaborative environments and possess a keen eye for risk and resilience, this is the role where your expertise can truly make a difference.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside a supportive team culture and clear progression opportunities, you will receive a generous rewards package:

• £6,000 recruitment and retention payment (paid in installments)
• 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
• Confidence in multi-agency collaboration, with strong analysis and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in 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!