Children's Senior Social Worker Family Safeguarding
Details
* Reference: SCC/TP/287912/2381
* Positions: 3
* Salary: £51,399 - £54,588 per annum, incl. £5,000 market supplement. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000
* Category: Qualified Social Work - Children's
* Contract type: Permanent
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Posted on: 10 February 2025
* Location: Reigate & Weybridge, Guildford & Woking, Surrey
Description
We have opportunities for Senior 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 Senior Social Workers is £51,399 - £54,588 per annum, inclusive of a newly created market supplement of £5,000.
We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post.
Our other rewards and benefits include:
* 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
About our Family Safeguarding Service
Our Family Safeguarding service is overseen by Assistant Directors who have co-responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings.
Within Family Safeguarding, we use a 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 closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies.
To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families, we are looking for dedicated and compassionate practitioners who are child-focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us.
We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts.
Why choose Surrey?
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 day in day out.
Our staff 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.
* Flexibility and Work-Life Balance- We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs.
* Opportunities and Support for Professional Development- You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development.
* A Focus on Wellbeing- We recognize that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families.
Our Inclusive Approach
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?
Next Steps
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview. If successful, you will be invited for an in-person interview.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity will be required for this role.
You will need to be a qualified social worker, registered with SW 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.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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