Advanced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Location: Vacancies available in Weybridge, Woking, Reigate, and Guildford
Salary: £46,399 - £49,588 per annum (+ £11,000 market supplement & up to £8,0000 relocation)
Contract type: Permanent | Full-time | 36 Hour Per Week
Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum 2 days in the office
Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Contact: Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Surrey's Family Safeguarding teams are focused on building meaningful relationships with families and creating lasting change. We are currently recruiting Advanced Social Workers across the county to help drive excellent practice and provide leadership within our teams.

About the role

As an Advanced Social Worker in our Family Safeguarding service, you'll play a central role in promoting high-quality, strengths-based social work. You'll hold a reduced caseload and take on additional responsibilities that support the wider team, including:

Providing oversight and mentoring to less experienced colleagues

Supporting with practice development and quality assurance

Contributing to reflective discussions and team learning

Acting as a point of contact and support for more complex casework

This is a great opportunity for experienced social workers looking to progress toward supervisory or management roles. In the longer term, we are working towards developing this position into a non-caseholding post, enabling Advanced Social Workers to take on an even greater role in shaping practice and supporting others.

Why choose Surrey?

Surrey County Council is committed to creating the right conditions for you to thrive in your role. You'll benefit from:

A competitive salary and £11,000 market supplement

Flexible working, with only 2 days per week in the office

Office locations with free or subsidised parking

Strong business support so you can focus on social work

Access to innovative tools and training to support your development

Clear career progression pathways into leadership

SWE registration paid for

Car lease scheme and mileage reimbursement

26 days' annual leave, rising to 28 after 2 years

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

About you

We're looking for qualified social workers with:

Registration with Social Work England

Substantial post-qualifying experience

A strong understanding of the Family Safeguarding model

Confidence in supporting colleagues and leading by example

A commitment to continuous professional development

The tools to support you

You came into social work to make a difference - not to be buried in bureaucracy. That's why Surrey has invested in smarter systems and streamlined processes - so you can focus on what really matters.

Liquid Logic - an intuitive case management system that supports smarter, more efficient working

Tableau - data visualisation software to help you stay on top of caseloads, deadlines and priorities

Olive - an on-demand e-learning platform for flexible professional development

Ongoing CPD opportunities, including 5 guaranteed CPD days per year

Early intervention and integrated support

Surrey is committed to reducing risk before it escalates. You'll work alongside and be supported by a wide network of early help services, including:

Family Centres

Intensive Family Support Service

Multi-agency support embedded within the Family Safeguarding model

Admin Support

We know good admin support makes a big difference. That's why each team is supported by a dedicated Business Support Officer, and admin is recognised as a valued, professional service.

Clear expectations for quality and timeliness

Specialist sub-teams for support with recruitment and statutory meetings

Current ratio: 1 BSO per 8 Qualified Social Workers

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact: Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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