Senior Social Worker

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey County Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Multi-Agency Partnership Team. This role offers a supportive culture, generous rewards including a £6,000 retention payment, and flexible hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have 2–3+ years' statutory Children’s Services experience and strong analytical skills.

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.
• Skill in managing thresholds and triaging referrals.

Responsibilities

• Join a team making immediate impact in safeguarding decisions.
• Contribute to timely safeguarding responses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Collaboration

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?

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 for you.

What’s in it for you?

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

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
• Skill in 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!