Senior Social Worker

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Partnership Team, where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children. This position offers a supportive team culture and attractive benefits including a £6,000 recruitment payment, professional development opportunities, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

£6,000 recruitment and retention payment

Car lease scheme

Dedicated contribution to CPD and professional development

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services.
• Confidence in multi-agency collaboration.
• Strong analysis and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) Team to make safeguarding decisions.
• Manage thresholds and triage referrals to ensure timely responses.

Skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Analysis

Decision-making

Job description

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Location: Woking, Surrey

Type: Permanent | Hybrid | 36 hours per week

Children’s Social Worker - Senior Level

At Surrey County Council, we’re seeking an experienced 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 your opportunity to make an immediate impact with your expertise.

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy a supportive team culture, clear progression opportunities, and a generous rewards package:

• £6,000 recruitment and retention payment (paid in installments)
• Car lease scheme
• Dedicated contribution to CPD and professional development
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

What we’re looking for:

• 2–3+ years of UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services
• Confidence in multi-agency collaboration, with strong analysis and decision-making skills
• Experience managing thresholds, triaging referrals, and contributing to timely safeguarding responses

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!