Children's Newly Qualified Social Workers

Are you looking for a well-supported first post working with children and young people (CYP)? If so, Surrey with our Good Ofsted outcome could be a great fit for you!

The starting salary for this role is currently£37,995perannum based on a 36-hour working week.

A further financial package of £6,000 also available on completion of your Assisted and Supported Year in Employment with us.

We are currently welcoming

Newly Qualified Social Workers(NQSW) to join Surrey Children's Services as part of our Spring 2026 cohort. The programme is planned to start on the18 th of May 2026.

Surrey is a large and vibrant county that borders with Greater London to the northeast, Kent to the east, East and West Sussex to the south, and Hampshire and Berkshire to the west, please refer to the map attached to understand more about our geography.

We have opportunities to join a range of our children's teams which are located across the county. When applying, please indicate which of the locations and teams available, you would be willing to be considered for.

Locations:

• Northeastarea office based inWeybridge, covering Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell
• Southeastarea office based inReigate, covering Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge & Mole Valley.
• Northwestarea office based in Wokingcovering
  
  Woking, Surrey Heath & Runnymede.
• Southwestarea office based inGuildfordcovering Guildford & Waverley.

Teams:

• Assessment
• Family Safeguarding
• Adolescent Safeguarding (operate on North, East or West basis & different offices in these areas)
• Children with Disabilities
• Fostering

You will be required to travel to the office where your team is based and within a geographical area to undertake direct work with children, young people and families, to attend meetings and training as required. When not working with our children and families in the community, we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility whilst maximising learning opportunities for you as a Newly Qualified Social Worker and responding to service needs.

We invite you to discuss this with us further at interview.

About Our ASYE Programme:

Our programme is well established and well resourced, supported by a capable team of experienced social work staff and managers. Across the 12 month programme you can expect regular reflective supervision from both your Team Manager and ASYE Assessor who will guide and support you to develop your knowledge base. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional skills and confidence for a career in frontline social work.

Our recent Ofsted inspection judged our Childrens Services as 'Good' The report recognises that "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." and that "Children's social care services are led by an impressive, highly motivated, resilient and established leadership team, whose members have been relentless and successful in their quest to improve the quality and consistency of social work practice in Surrey."You

can read the full reportHERE

We are proud of the recent Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. This positive feedback highlights our commitment and progress, focused on making a positive difference for children and families.

Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme with us, there will be an opportunity to progress your career with Surrey County Council and tap into our Post-Qualifying Year 2 programme which supports you beyond the completion of your ASYE. You can expect ongoing support from the Children's Academy team, continued peer learning and support, and career development as you hone your skills and build your professional confidence.

NQSWs who undertake the ASYE programme with Surrey will have access to:

• Induction and Support
• A comprehensive ASYE Academy Induction programme and Team Induction.
• Allocated Advanced Social Worker as ASYE Assessor, in addition to the operational Team Manager.
• Graduated Supervision offer with increased support in the first six months.
• Graduated workload reaching a 90% allocation by the end of programme.
• Monthly one-to-one or group reflective supervision with ASYE Assessor.
• Access to our Children's Quality Practice and Performance Service to develop skills in social work practice.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Monthly ASYE Learning Events focusing on Post Qualifying Standards (KSS).
• Access to Community Care inform and Care Knowledge learning platforms.
• Access to Surrey…