Role Description:
Our Children’s Service is on the look out for tenacious and resilient social workers.

As an experienced social worker you will have knowledge of current research and legislation and will have recently worked to deliver statutory frontline social care provision within a Children’s environment.

Our work to safeguard children under the Child Protection or Court Frameworks requires skilled and analytical communicators who are able to convey difficult information in clear terms to families, or describe complex cases and care plans succinctly in written form.

As Social Workers we recognise what a brilliant job you do, and that’s why at Surrey we can offer you the following in addition to your basic salary:

• £1,500 Frontline Supplement
• £1,500 Market Supplement
• £2,000 Start up payment
• 28 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Many, many more benefits such as final salary pension and private health insurance.

The post requires you to demonstrate a level of substantial experience working within a statutory frontline team, and you must hold:

• Hold a Social Work qualification
• Be GSCC registered
• Hold a valid UK drivers licence and have access to a vehicle

To apply for a role in Surrey’s frontline Children’s Services please complete an online application form. To discuss the benefits of joining Surrey, or for more information please contact the Social Worker Taskforce on 0208 541 8000 or email socialwork@surreycc.gov.uk .

An enhanced CRB disclosure with Children’s and Adults barred list check will be required for this role.

Whilst undertaking this role you will be required to undertake regular health assessments/surveillance.

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 31 March 2012