Senior Social Worker

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

Job summary

A leading council in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Partnership Team. This role offers competitive salary opportunities, a supportive team culture, and focuses on safeguarding children. Ideal candidates are those with solid experience in Children’s Services, thriving in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

£6,000 recruitment and retention payment

Car lease scheme

Dedicated contribution to CPD and professional development

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services.
• Skill in managing thresholds and triaging referrals.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to timely safeguarding responses.
• Working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Analysis

Decision-making

Confidence in multi-agency working

Job description

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Location: Woking, Surrey

Type: Permanent | Hybrid | 36 hours per week

About the Role

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 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 keen eye for risk and resilience, this is the role for you.

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy a supportive team culture, clear progression opportunities, and 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 working, with strong analysis and decision-making skills
• Skill 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.