Senior Social Worker

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

Job summary

Surrey County Council seeks an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Partnership Team. This role focuses on safeguarding children and requires strong decision-making and analysis skills. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive team, career progression opportunities, and a competitive rewards package.

Benefits

£6,000 recruitment and retention payment

Car lease scheme

Dedicated contribution to CPD

Flexible hybrid working

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

• Join the Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) Team focusing on safeguarding.
• Make timely safeguarding responses under collaborative environments.

Skills

Analysis

Decision-making

Multi-agency working

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 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?

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!