Social Worker

?? Location: Surrey?? Salary: £46,399 - £49,588 per annum? Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM?? Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Join Surrey’s Children Looked After Team, where you will play a key role in ensuring that children in care receive the stability, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

As a Senior Social Worker in the Children Looked After Team, you will be responsible for providing long-term support, care planning, and safeguarding for children in care. You will work closely with children, foster carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes.

• Manage a caseload of looked-after children, providing them with ongoing support and advocacy.
• Develop and review care plans, ensuring children’s needs are met and their voices are heard.
• Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential providers, schools, and health professionals to provide holistic support.
• Support children with life story work, helping them understand their journey and identity.
• Prepare reports and attend looked-after child reviews, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings.
• Mentor and support less experienced social workers, contributing to a positive team environment.
• Ensure all work complies with statutory guidelines, policies, and safeguarding best practices.

? A qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.? Significant experience in children’s social work, particularly supporting looked-after children.? Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, care planning, and permanency options.? Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, ensuring children feel supported and valued.? Ability to manage complex caseloads while maintaining high standards of practice.? A commitment to helping children in care achieve stability and positive life outcomes.

? Competitive salary of £46,399 - £49,588 per annum.? Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.? Regular supervision and a supportive, experienced team.? Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.? The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people in Surrey.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Social Worker ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in care, we want to hear from you!