We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £51,399 - £54,588 per annum. We also offer a?financial package of up to £6,000. Rewards and Benefits: A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker 5 days CPD access to Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions to suceed. Following our Ofsted visit in April 2024, we are pleased to report positive feedback on our service quality for children in need or under child protection plans in Surrey. Ofsted recognized the improved impact of our 'comprehensive improvement programme'. We are committed to continuing our progress and are seeking motivated individuals to help us ensure children in Surrey are effectively safeguarded and receive timely support. Our Family Safeguarding service are overseen by Assistant Directors- Catherine Watkins and Fiona Wraith who have co- responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. We use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. As an Advanced Social Worker you'll enjoy mentoring and collaborating with less experienced social workers within the team supporting their development. We aim for you to hold a reduced caseload to enable you to support effectively whilst also deputising for the Team Manager when needed. Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families. It's our staff that truly make the difference, they have highlighted that you can expect… Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration will enrich your practice.Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week.Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development,including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision.A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources.A focus on wellbeing - The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions. If successful following this, 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'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance, allowing you to confidently prepare and discuss your skills and experiences. If you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 12th May 2025. You will need to be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based 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.