Senior Social Worker

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading role as a Senior Social Worker within a supportive and dynamic Multi-Agency Partnership Team at Surrey County Council. With flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional development, this position offers an engaging work environment where you can make meaningful contributions to children’s services and safeguarding efforts.

Benefits

£6,000 recruitment and retention payment

Car lease scheme

Contribution to CPD and professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Make safeguarding decisions as part of the Multi-Agency Partnership Team.
• Manage triaging referrals to contribute to timely safeguarding responses.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to assess risks and resilience.

Skills

Decision-making skills

Analytical skills

Multi-agency collaboration

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 join our Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) Team — formerly known as MASH — the front door of Children’s Services, where safeguarding decisions originate. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and have a keen 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 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
• 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.