Senior Social Worker

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

Job summary

A leading county council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to enhance their Multi-Agency Partnership Team. This permanent role offers a hybrid working environment, ensuring your expertise in children’s services is utilized effectively. You can expect a package that includes professional development contributions and a recruitment bonus, aiming to create a thriving work culture.

Benefits

£6,000 recruitment and retention payment

Car lease scheme

Contribution to CPD and professional development

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory Children’s Services required.
• Confident in managing thresholds and triaging referrals.
• Skilled at decision-making in safeguarding contexts.

Responsibilities

• Join the MAP Team for safeguarding decisions.
• Engage in multi-agency collaboration.
• Contribute to timely responses in Children’s Services.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Analysis skills

Decision-making

Education

2-3+ years UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services

Job description

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Client:

Connect2Surrey

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Social Worker - MAP (Front Door)

Position: Senior Social Worker

Location: Woking, Surrey

Type: Permanent | Hybrid | 36 hours per week

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking to step into a team where your insight, instincts and decisions make an immediate impact?

At Surrey County Council, we’re looking for 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 sharp 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 instalments)

️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

Confident 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 ??