The starting salary for this position is £46,399 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We're excited to be hiring a passionate and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Surrey Emergency Duty Service, part of our CSPA service based currently based in Leatherhead. This position is offered as a 7 month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role?? Your role as a Senior Social Worker in the Emergency Duty Service is to help the team build strong networks with partner agencies and daytime services, ensuring that children are safeguarded during out of hours. Throughout all that you do, you will ensure that you uphold and champion best practice so that together, we are focused on solving problems and we meet the needs of our Children, Young People and their families, reducing the risk of harm. Joining the service as a Senior Social Worker will be 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. Shortlisting Criteria? To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid registration with Social Work England Significant experience of working within Children and Families Teams Experience of working within child protection and court work and Emergency Duty Service Surrey has both urban and rural areas and social care 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. Within your personal statement please demonstrate that you meet the shortlisting criteria above, as well as highlighting your motivation in applying for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 2nd February 2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.