Senior Social Worker

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Senior Social Worker in the Multi-Agency Partnership Team, where your skills will directly impact children's safeguarding. Enjoy a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive rewards package, including a £6,000 retention payment.

Benefits

£6,000 recruitment and retention payment

Car lease scheme

Dedicated contribution to CPD and professional development

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services.
• Confidence in managing thresholds and triaging referrals.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive Multi-Agency Partnership Team to make safeguarding decisions.
• Contribute to timely safeguarding responses and manage referrals.
• Engage collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Multi-agency working

Risk management

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 seeking a role where your insight, instincts, and decisions make an immediate impact?

At Surrey County Council, we are 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 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
• 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!