• Advanced Social Worker - Woking

• Senior Social Worker - Woking

• Social Worker - Woking

• Advanced Social Worker – SE: Redhill / Reigate

• Senior Social Worker – SE: Redhill / Reigate

• Senior Social Worker – NW: Woking

• Social Worker – NE: Weybridge

• Social Worker – SE: Redhill / Reigate

• Senior Social Worker – East: Reigate

• Social Worker – North: Weybridge

• Social Worker – East: Reigate

• Social Worker – West: Woking

• Team Manager – East 2 – Reigate & Weybridge

• Advanced Social Worker – East 1 – Reigate & Weybridge

• Advanced Social Worker – East 2 – Reigate & Weybridge

• Advanced Social Worker – East 3 – Reigate & Weybridge

• Advanced Social Worker – West 1 – Woking & Guildford

• Advanced Social Worker – West 2 – Woking & Guildford

• Advanced Social Worker – West 3 – Woking & Guildford

• Senior Social Worker – East 2 – Reigate & Weybridge

• Senior Social Worker – West 1 – Woking & Guildford

• Senior Social Worker – West 2 – Woking & Guildford

• Senior Social Worker – West 3 – Woking & Guildford

• Social Worker – East 1 – Reigate & Weybridge

• Social Worker – East 3 – Reigate & Weybridge

• Social Worker – West 1 – Woking & Guildford

• Social Worker – West 2 – Woking & Guildford

• Social Worker – West 3 – Woking & Guildford

• Senior Social Worker – NW: Woking

• Senior Social Worker – SW: Guildford

• Social Worker – NW: Woking

Social Worker – SE: Redhill / Reigate

• Non-caseholding role, no visits required – ideal for working parents.

• Based solely in Woking, in a new office next to shopping and food options.

• Driving not required.

• Emphasis on fast-paced decision-making – great for those who enjoy dynamic, frontline triage-style work.

• Duty week: 1 in every 4.

• Average caseload: 18–20 (SWs/SSWs), reduced to ~12 for Advanced SWs.

• Advanced Social Workers help with duty allocation – ideal for those developing leadership skills.

• Fast-paced, requires strong decision-making and time management.

• Additional £5,000 on top of £6,000 retention payment.

• Multi-disciplinary working using the Family Safeguarding model (e.g. SWs, recovery workers, psychologists).

• Focus on motivational interviewing and relationship-based practice.

• Strong court skills needed. Suited to longer-term casework.

• 5 days guaranteed for CPD each year.

• Additional £5,000 on top of £6,000 retention payment.

• Works with 12+ age group – contextual safeguarding, family breakdown, neglect.

• Strong focus on relational practice and partnership with families.

• Shared support teams (e.g. mental health, DA, substance misuse).

• 5 days guaranteed for CPD.

• Focus on long-term relationships and advocacy for young people.

• Strong court work experience needed.

• On-site amenities: café, canteen, free parking, green space.

• Learning modules include motivational interviewing and the Total Respect programme.

• Requires experience working with children with disabilities.

• Strong safeguarding, assessment, and court skills needed.

• Collaborative approach – part of wider multi-disciplinary teams.

• Compassion and patience essential.

• Standard hours: 9–5, 36 hrs/week. Flexible working and WFH options available.

• AMHPs supported by local teams and rota-based duty cover.

• Liquidlogic case management system.

• Woodhatch (Reigate) office: surrounded by nature, modern design, on-site coffee shop, parking (with EV charge points).

• Extra £3,000 AMHP allowance.

• Career development supported (e.g. AMHP, BIA, Practice Educator pathways).

Social Workers in Surrey work in partnership with families, aiming to build on their strengths and support meaningful change. Motivational interviewing is central to our practice model. Our focus is always on keeping children safe and, where possible, at home with their families.

These may vary depending on your team, but common duties include:

• Triaging new contacts and assessing whether they require statutory support.

• Conducting strengths-based assessments with families and networks.

• Creating SMART plans and regularly reviewing them.

• Coordinating with professionals at multi-agency meetings.

• Managing court work, including Legal Planning Meetings and PLO processes.

• Advocating for children and ensuring their voices are heard.

• Contributing to positive outcomes through purposeful, high-quality social work.

• Understand signs of abuse and neglect; know when to escalate concerns.

• Use motivational practice to engage families in making changes.

• Liaise with adult services when required.

• Share safeguarding knowledge and support colleagues with reflective supervision.

• Carry out strengths-based family assessments.

• Prioritise permanence for children in care.

• Ensure that plans address all aspects of children’s lives – education, health, and contact.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

To work in these roles, you’ll need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.

• Current knowledge of policy, law, and guidance.

• Strong communication, documentation and IT skills.

• Confidence in emotionally complex conversations.

• Ability to work across services and flexibly when needed.

• 5 guaranteed CPD days per year.

• Specialist training available through the Surrey Children’s Service Academy (60+ modules).

• E-learning platform for self-paced development.

• Advanced Social Worker roles with a developmental focus (e.g. mentoring, rota management).

• Opportunities to progress to Practice Educator or leadership roles.

• Monthly supervision and regular caseload reviews.

• Salary: Competitive pay + £6,000 market supplement for QSW roles.

• Extra Pay: +£5,000 for Safeguarding/Adolescence roles, +£3,000 for AMHPs.

• Working Pattern: Flexible and hybrid (typically 2 days in office).

• Leave: 28 days rising to 30 after 5 years (+ bank holidays), plus option to buy 10 extra days.

• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (career average, guaranteed).

• Expenses: Car lease and mileage reimbursement.

• Licences: Social Work England registration paid for.

• Wellbeing: EAP programme, carer's leave, paternity/adoption leave, 2 paid volunteering days.

• Lifestyle: Discounts on gym, travel, shopping and more.

• On-site Amenities: Cafés, bakeries, green spaces (depending on location).