We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities team in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £47,884 - £51,175 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000. Information is available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee Access to bespoke learning programmes via our dedicated Children's Services Academy to empower and enrich your practice 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 An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlighted that "Social workers offer children and their families a wide range of interventions, aligned to their complex and unique needs. Workers know the children they are working with very well and are keen for them to achieve to their full potential" and that "Staff are well"‘trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About Working In The Children With Disabilities Service You will be joining a service with a stable and committed leadership team where significant improvements have been made. We are working closely with parents and families to understand how we can improve the service and learn from their experiences. Our service is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, maximising their opportunities. We work in partnership with families, taking account of the needs of the whole family, and collaborate with colleagues in adult services to try to ensure a smooth transition into adulthood. We believe strongly in the importance of building positive and consistent relationships with families and the multidisciplinary team, and work closely with colleagues in family safeguarding and the looked"‘after children service. Role Overview The Advanced Social Worker (ASW) role enables you to work on complex cases while progressing your career by supporting the development of skills and knowledge within the team and occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will line"‘manage Family Support Workers, offering them personal and professional supervision and supporting them with joint visits when a family's needs are escalating and a referral for further assessment or intervention may be required. In Surrey you will experience a sense of belonging within your individual team and the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high"‘quality supervision and will be empowered to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. Your Application and Inclusive Approach To be considered for shortlisting, your application must clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK licence ASYE completed within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post"‘qualified experience We are committed to inclusive recruitment. Travelers across Surrey must have a valid driving licence and vehicle. Reasonable adjustments will be made for successful applicants with disability or long"‘term health conditions. Application Process Upload your CV and answer three application questions (no more than 200 words each). Once shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call lasting approximately 15-20 minutes, followed by an in"‘person interview if successful. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/04/2026. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two"‘tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1"¯April"¯2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Commitment to Inclusion We are a disability"‘confident employer. If you have disclosed a disability on your application form and meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need; we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs. All candidates are assessed and hired in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Equality Act 2015, with fair and non"‘discriminatory selection processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Children With Disabilities Advanced Social Worker