Senior Social Worker

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

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Senior Social Worker within the Multi-Agency Partnership Team, where you will lead on safeguarding children in a supportive environment. This permanent role offers hybrid working, significant professional development opportunities, and a generous remuneration package including a recruitment incentive. Ideal for those with 2–3+ years of relevant experience.

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

• Make safeguarding decisions for children's services.
• Contribute to timely responses in safeguarding cases.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Analysis

Decision-making

Multi-agency working

Job description

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Location: Woking, Surrey

Type: Permanent | Hybrid | 36 hours per week

Join Our Team as a Senior Social Worker

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking to make an immediate impact with your insight, instincts, and decisions? Surrey County Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) Team, formerly known as MASH, which serves as the front door of Children’s Services where safeguarding decisions begin.

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 shine.

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy a supportive team culture and clear progression opportunities, along with 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!