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Location: Surrey, UKContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £46,399.00 - £49,588.00 per annum

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Senior Social Worker to join the Multi-Agency Partnership Team in Surrey. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, where innovation and child-centred practice are at the heart of everything we do.

Join a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference to the lives of children and families across Surrey.

• Stability and Growth: Full-time permanent position offering job security and professional development

• Career Progression: Ongoing training, reflective supervision, and support to help you achieve your aspirations

• Supportive Team Culture: Friendly and collaborative working environment where your contribution is truly valued

• Healthy Work-Life Balance: Structured working hours to support your personal and professional wellbeing

• Lifestyle Perks: Live and work in Surrey - a beautiful county combining vibrant towns with stunning countryside

• Manage a varied caseload involving children, families, carers, and individuals, promoting independence and positive outcomes

• Undertake assessments to identify support needs, ensuring active participation from service users

• Provide clear, accurate information and collaborate with partner agencies to support families holistically

• Lead or participate in child protection investigations and assess risk levels with guidance from the Team Manager

• Monitor and review service delivery to ensure continuous improvement

• Provide professional advice and reflective supervision to less experienced team members

• Contribute to the development and supervision of fostering and adoption arrangements, helping to keep children within their families wherever possible

Reporting to the Team Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality social work services that promote child safety, family stability, and long-term well-being. This role is key to supporting children and young people while reducing the risk of family separation and ensuring effective care planning.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant professional qualification in Social Work

• Registration with Social Work England

• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience in children's services

• Knowledge of statutory legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and social care best practices

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to work in multi-agency and inter-professional settings