Supervising Social Worker

Surrey County Council; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking part-time Bank Supervising Social Workers to join their Fostering service. In this vital role, you will complete assessments for Kinship Fostering and Special Guardianship. The role requires strong communication skills, combined with social work qualifications and registration in the UK. Offering £2,500 per completed assessment plus travel expenses, this position aims to support vulnerable children and families across a diverse geographical area. Flexibility to travel within Surrey is essential.

Benefits

Generous Annual leave allowance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Carers leave and volunteering days

Local government salary-related pension

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Learning and development hub

Qualifications

• Qualified to perform social work and registered in England.
• Experience and capability to conduct Kinship assessments.
• Proficient in using IT for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments for Kinship Fostering and Special Guardianship.
• Establish rapport with families under stress.
• Attend Court or Fostering panels to present assessments.

Skills

Social Work qualified

Experience of completing Kinship assessments

Good IT skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport and trust

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

In this role you will become a vital part of our creative and compassionate Fostering service. We are dedicated to supporting Surrey's most vulnerable children and young people, working with theories of trauma, attachment and loss. Our goal is to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring no one is left behind.

We are currently seeking bank Supervising Social Workers to complete assessments, considering applicants for Kinship Fostering, Special Guardianship, or both. We use Form K (Coram Baaf) for completing assessments. These assessments are required to be completed in short timescales, so it is essential that you are self‑motivated and accustomed to working autonomously, and to agreed deadlines. A key aspect of this role will be to establish positive rapport with families in times of stress, so this is an area you will need to feel confident in. As part of this role, you will also attend Court or Fostering panels to present your assessments, as and when required.

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two‑tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1 April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Social Work qualified and registered with Social Work England
• Experience of completing Kinship assessments
• Ability to produce clear, triangulated, evidence‑based and analytical assessments
• Good IT skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust

We have offices in Reigate and Woking, however you will need to be prepared to travel around the county, and beyond, to meet the demands of the role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long‑term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

£2,500 per assessment completed, plus travel expenses. Permanent part‑time. NEW We are excited to be hiring two Bank Supervising Social Workers, specialising in completion of Kinship Assessments, to join our fantastic Fostering Team based in Reigate and Woking. We pay a competitive fee of £2,500 per assessment completed, plus travel expenses.

Our Offer to You

• Generous Annual leave allowance
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents