Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job in
Surrey, Surrey County, England, UK
Listed on 2026-05-29
Listing for:
Connect2Socialwork
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-05-29
Job specializations:
-
Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Contract Type:
Temporary
Location:
Various
Pay Rate: £38 - £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Role Overview
Connect2
Social work is recruiting an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join a Children's Services team in Surrey. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver high‑quality, relationship‑based social work to children and families at Tier 4 of the Surrey Safeguarding Children Board's Effective Family Resilience Framework.
You will play a key role in driving positive outcomes for children through robust assessment, purposeful intervention and strong multi‑agency collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a complex caseload of children and families, delivering high‑quality, relationship‑based social work
Undertake strengths‑based, proportionate assessments and develop SMART care plans, reviewing and updating them regularly
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, assessing risk and contributing to protection planning
Use professional judgement to differentiate between significant impairment and significant harm
Apply motivational interviewing techniques to engage parents and promote positive behavioural change
Work collaboratively with partner agencies and adult services to support whole‑family outcomes
Progress permanence planning for looked‑after children and promote their health, education, and wellbeing
Maintain accurate, analytical case records in line with Surrey County Council and data protection requirements
Share professional expertise within the team and support reflective practice where appropriate
What's on Offer
Competitive pay rate of £38 - £42 per hour (umbrella)
Opportunity to work within a supportive and established Family Safeguarding model
Support from a dedicated Connect2
Social work consultant throughout your assignment
To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: / Phone: (phone number removed)
Connect2
Social work is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2
Social work is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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