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Description

The salary range for this full-time, permanent position is £47,884 - £51,175 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

We also have a part time position working 2 days per week available. The pro-rata salary range for working 2 days per week is £19,153.60- £20,470 per annum.

We offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information is available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits.

This is a 9-5 qualified Senior Social Worker role, based at our Woking office, meaning you won't be required to travel to visit children, young people and families. This could make this role a good fit for anyone looking for greater flexibility around how they work, or for qualified social workers who are non car drivers.

We're excited to be hiring Senior Social Workers to join our C-SPA (Children's Single Point of Access) service which is the 'Front Door' to children's services in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ and plays a crucial role in ensuring the correct level of support and intervention is provided for any safeguarding referrals made to us.

Our Offer to You

• A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000
• We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave 
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave 
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources 
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping 
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents 
• Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker

Our Progress

We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for ßÙßÇÂþ»­. In relation to Children who are referred to our children's single point of access (C-SPA) the report highlights that "...they receive a timely and proportionate response. Practitioners and managers in the C-SPA routinely apply the authority's continuum of need guidance to inform decision-making, generating a consistent approach to contacts and referrals." "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in ßÙßÇÂþ»­." You can read the full report 

If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Children's Services would love to hear from you.

About Working in C- SPA

Our 'Front Door' for ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s Children's services is the first contact any family or professional has with our service and sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice is front facing and based upon strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. We use motivational approaches as well as principles of the Family Safeguarding Model, to engage with both the family and any networks supporting them, to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required.

The work of Senior Social Workers in the Multi Agency team within C- SPA can be rewarding but often complex in nature, gathering information and making enquiries as necessary to inform threshold decisions regarding the correct level of support required.

About The Role

We are looking for individuals with professional curiosity and well-developed analytical skills to support us in delivering laser focussed, collaborative and timely front door activity, which ensures child protection and safeguarding matters are effectively responded to.

Joining ßÙßÇÂþ»­ as a Senior Social Worker is an opportunity to be part of a culture in which children and families are supported in a spirit of partnership that encourages them to develop their own solutions while receiving the help and support, they need to address their needs from professionals. As a Senior Social Worker in C- SPA you will process and manage the more complex referrals received into C- SPA. 

Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Varied post qualification experience of working in children's social care services
• Experience of and commitment to successful partnership working with statutory, voluntary and third sector partners to safeguard and support CYP and their families
• Ability to work at pace in sometimes challenging and emotionally sensitive situations
• Well-developed assessment and analytical skills with the ability to navigate and interrogate data to make well-reasoned and evidence-based decisions
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly with individuals, families and professionals
• Proven ability to de-escalate situations.
• Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration

To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer 4 application questions (no more than 200 words per question):

1. Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role?
2. Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role.
3. In this role, you will need to make decisions using your professional judgment and analytical skills. Please tell us about a time when you used your analytical skills to respond to a complex piece of casework.
4. Please tell us about a time when you were able to build effective working relationships with stakeholders or partners that enabled you to deliver positive outcomes?

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and to get an insight into working at ßÙßÇÂþ»­.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 24.11.2025.

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min). If your Teams call goes well, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That is why, if you are invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable knowing what topics will be covered during the process, allowing you to focus and confidently discuss your valuable skills and experiences.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to role requirements, flexible working requests, transferable skills or barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please drop a quick message to cflworkforceteam@surreycc.gov.uk and we'll get a call arranged.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by ßÙßÇÂþ»­ on 1st 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.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - ßÙßÇÂþ»­.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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