Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker – MAP (Front Door)

Position: Senior Social Worker

Service: MAP (Front Door Screening Team) – Children’s Services

Location: Woking, Surrey

Type: Permanent | Hybrid | 36 hours per week

Salary: £46,399 – £49,588 (+£6,000 welcome/retention payment & up to £8,000 relocation allowance)

Contact: Emily Cooper –

Overview:

Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking to step into a team where your insight, instincts and decisions make an immediate impact?

At Surrey County Council, we’re looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) Team — formerly known as MASH — the front door of Children’s Services, where safeguarding decisions start. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and have a sharp eye for risk and resilience, this is the role where your expertise can truly shine.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to a supportive team culture and clear progression opportunities, you’ll receive a generous package of rewards:

✔️£6,000 recruitment and retention payment (paid in instalments)

✔️Up to £8,000 relocation allowance

✔️Car lease scheme

✔️SWE registration fee paid

✔️Dedicated contribution to CPD and professional development

✔️Paid volunteering days

✔️Lifestyle discounts – shopping, travel, gyms, wellbeing

✔️Flexible hybrid working

What we’re looking for:

⭐SWE registered

⭐2–3+ years UK post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Services

⭐Confident in multi-agency working, with strong analysis and decision-making skills

⭐Skilled at managing thresholds, triaging referrals, and contributing to timely safeguarding responses

Let’s find you a role where you can thrive, not just survive

Sound like your next step? Reach out and let’s talk

Emily Cooper –