Additional Package: Up to £6,000 in welcome payments + relocation support up to £8,000Contract: Full-time, Permanent | 36 hours per week | Office-based | Monday to Friday, 9-5
Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for a front-line role that offers greater flexibility, no travel to families, and the opportunity to focus on high-impact, analytical practice? Join Surrey County Council’s C-SPA service—our 'FrontDoor’ for children’s services—and play a crucial part in ensuring timely and proportionate responses to safeguarding referrals.
Why Join Us?-
Welcome payment of up to £6,000 (paid in instalments)
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Relocation package of up to £8,000
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Social Work England registration fee paid
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28 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years)
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Car lease scheme, lifestyle discounts & Employee Assistance Programme
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Access to learning and development hub
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Local government pension scheme
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2 paid volunteering days & 5 days carer’s leave annually
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Refer-a-friend bonus of £1,000
As a Senior Social Worker in C-SPA, you’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative environment managing complex referrals, liaising with partner agencies, and using strong professional judgement to assess risk and determine next steps. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in high-level decision-making without the demand of travel or direct long-term case holding.
You’ll apply your experience in:
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Multi-agency collaboration
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Risk analysis and triage of safeguarding concerns
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Strengths-based and relationship-led social work
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The Family Safeguarding Model and motivational engagement approaches
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Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
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Extensive post-qualified experience in children’s services
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Strong analytical and communication skills
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Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting
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Proven ability to build strong partnerships with professional