Children's Assessment Senior Social Worker COUNCIL

Senior Social Worker – Assessment Team (Woking)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker to join our Assessment Team based in Woking.

Salary: £47,884 - £51,175 per annum, plus up to £6,000 financial package.

Working arrangements: home and office working with agile flexibility while staying connected to team.

• We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
• Access to bespoke learning programmes via our dedicated Children's Services Academy
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependant leave
• Generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub for additional resources
• Referral payment of £1,000

The assessment social worker engages with families and their support networks to understand presenting concerns, determine statutory service needs, and if not required, develop a lower level support plan. Key duties include consent-based practice, building strong relationships, and delivering child‑centred support.

• Qualified Social Work degree and Social Work England (SWE) registration
• Current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel across Surrey works)
• ASYE completed within two years of qualifying
• UK social work experience
• Three years post‑qualified experience

We are a disability confident employer. If you have a disability on your application that meets the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview, and we are committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need.