Senior Social Worker

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

Job summary

Join a leading team as a Senior Social Worker in a hybrid work setting, ensuring children's welfare through multi-agency partnerships. The position provides excellent progression opportunities, a supportive culture, 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 UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children's Services.
• Confidence in multi-agency working.
• Skilled in managing thresholds and triaging referrals.

Responsibilities

• Making safeguarding decisions in a collaborative environment.
• Contributing to timely safeguarding responses.

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 in a collaborative environment? Surrey County Council is 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 settings with a keen eye for risk and resilience, this role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your expertise.

What’s in it for you?

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

• £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!