Children Looked After Senior Social Worker (reference: SCC/TP/288886/5184)

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/288886/5184
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £28,285 – £30,705 per annum plus an additional payment of up to £6,000 payable across your first 18 months in post
• Category: Open to Agency – CFLL
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 21.60 hours per week
• Posted on: 15 May 2026
• Closing date: 5 June 2026
• Location: Dakota House, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0YP

Description

We have a great opportunity for a part‑time Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Children Looked After Team based in Weybridge for 21.60 hours per week. The salary range for this role is £28,285 – £30,705 per annum, based on 21.60 hours, pro‑rata to £47,884 – £51,175. A financial package of up to £6,000 is payable in three instalments over the first 18 months.

When not working with residents in the community, the role offers a combination of home and office working to support flexibility while ensuring team connection.

Our Offer to You

• We pay the Social Worker England Registration fee
• 28 days annual leave (31 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays)
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• Generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping and more)
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Access to a learning and development hub with extensive resources
• Refer‑a‑friend payment of £1,000

Responsibilities

• Support children living with relatives, foster families, prospective adopters, or in children’s homes and semi‑independent units
• Build sustainable relationships, ensuring their safety and supporting them toward independence
• Conduct regular visits, assessments and review Care Plans, nurturing meaningful relationships
• Prepare reports and attend court sessions as required
• Work collaboratively with other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Independent Reviewing Officers and carers
• Receive regular supervision and consultations with a Mental Health Focussed Social Worker
• Participate in career development via the Surrey Academy and internal training programmes

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for geographical travel)
• ASYE completed within two years of qualifying
• Three years post‑qualified experience
• Willingness to travel across a wide geographic area and make reasonable adjustments where needed

EEO Statement

We are a disability confident employer and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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