Senior Social Worker

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

Job summary

A leading council in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Partnership Team. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development, a supportive team culture, and a flexible working environment, along with a generous remuneration package.

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 working.
• Strong analysis and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Joining the Multi-Agency Partnership Team for safeguarding decisions.
• Managing thresholds and triaging referrals.
• Contributing to timely safeguarding responses.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Decision-making

Risk analysis

Resilience management

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?

Surrey County Council is 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 begin. 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?

Alongside a supportive team culture and clear progression opportunities, you will 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

Join us

Let’s find you a role where you can thrive, not just survive. If this sounds like your next step, reach out and let’s talk.