Social Worker - Safeguarding & Supporting Families

Job Title

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team

East & West Surrey (Reigate, Weybridge, Woking, Guildford)

£45,929 – £48,735 per annum (including £5,000 market supplement)

Relocation up to £8,000 | Welcome payment up to £6,000 | Excellent public sector pension | 28–30 days holiday + BH | Car lease scheme & more

Join Surrey’s Family Safeguarding Team – Make a Difference Every Day

Are you an experienced Social Worker (post-ASYE) looking for a rewarding, permanent role in a forward‑thinking local authority?

Surrey County Council is looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join its Family Safeguarding Teams across East and West Surrey, covering the Reigate, Weybridge, Woking, and Guildford areas.

• ✅ Competitive Pay & Welcome Incentives
  • £45,929–£48,735 (including £5,000 market supplement)
  • Up to £6,000 in welcome payments (paid in 3 instalments over 18 months)
  • Up to £8,000 in relocation support
  • Registration fees paid (Social Work England)
• ✅ Work‑Life Balance
  • Agile working: work from home and the office (minimum 2 days / week in‑office)
  • Buy up to 10 extra days’ annual leave
  • 28 days leave rising to 30 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• ✅ Career Progression & Development
  • 5 guaranteed CPD days per year
  • Access to Surrey’s Children’s Service Academy
  • Coaching, mentoring, and clear progression pathways
• ✅ Wellbeing & Support
  • Strong team culture with reflective supervision
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Discounts on travel, shopping, gym memberships & more
  • 2 paid volunteering days and up to 5 carer’s leave days per year

As a Family Safeguarding Social Worker, you’ll work in a truly multi‑disciplinary team alongside domestic abuse practitioners, recovery workers, psychologists, and other professionals using motivational interviewing and strengths‑based approaches.

• Managing complex cases and court proceedings
• Building strong relationships with families and children
• Delivering high‑quality, relationship‑based social work
• Creating long‑term positive change in children’s lives

Surrey recently received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, with inspectors praising our skilled, committed social workers and positive culture. Staff report feeling valued, well‑trained, and proud to work in the service.

Ready to take the next step in your social work career?

Shortlisted candidates will have a brief first‑round virtual interview, followed by an in‑person visit to meet the team and explore your future workplace.

Surrey County Council is committed to inclusive recruitment and fair, supportive interviews. Interview questions will be shared in advance to help you feel confident and prepared.