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Social Workers - Assessment Team We have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Assessment Team based in Weybridge, supporting Children and Young People. 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 Social Workers is £42,239 - £45,135 per annum. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Information about qualifying criteria can be found here, with further information available in the attached Total Reward Statement about other financial benefits available to you including professional fees, and pension contributions. Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 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 carers leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependent leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 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 Responsibilities The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches, the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, with time focused on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically providing support and protection to children while also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. Qualifications 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 - at least 1 year UK frontline social work experience Application Process To apply, submit a CV and answer four questions (200 words max per question). If shortlisted you will be invited to a face"‘to"‘face panel interview. You can also get a quick chat by emailing: The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 25th March 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 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations. Commitments and EEO We are a disability confident employer. If you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. We value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs. #J-18808-Ljbffr