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Children with Disabilities Social Worker, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
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Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team (Reigate Office)
About the Role
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker to join our esteemed Children with Disabilities Team, based in our Reigate office.
Our team supports agile working, combining home and office work to achieve a balance between flexibility and team cohesion.
We actively encourage applicants from any background—specific experience in disabled children’s work is not essential, as long as you demonstrate a genuine interest in this area.
Role Overview
- Salary Range: £43,663 - £46,624 per annum, plus an additional £6,000 financial package
- Location: Reigate, with hybrid working flexibility
- Dedicated Support: Total Reward Statement available for further financial benefits
The Offer to You
- Scotland registration fee coverage
- Access to our dedicated Children’s Services Academy training programmes
- 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus option to buy up to 10 extra days
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing support
- Up to 5 days’ carer’s leave per year
- Paternity, adoption, and dependants’ leave
- Generous pension scheme (aligned to local government salaries)
- Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, fashion, etc.)
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Career Development Hub with resources and learning opportunities
- £1,000 referral bonus for introducing a suitable Social Worker candidate
Our Commitments & Ambition
We were recently rated Good by Ofsted, with the sector highlighting:
"Social workers offer children and their families a wide range of interventions, tailored to their complex and unique needs. Staff are well-trained, committed, and feel highly valued."
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This role empowers you to deliver high-quality interventions, fostering positive outcomes for children with disabilities and their families.
Key Areas We Deliver
- Collaborative working with families, multidisciplinary teams, and adult services for seamless transitions
- Support for Adoption, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and Safeguarding
- Strong focus on relationships with families and teams
- Comprehensive supervision to enhance practice and wellbeing
- Long-term career support to help you thrive
We place high value on inclusivity, compassion, and teamwork, ensuring your professional growth is prioritised.
About the Children with Disabilities Team
- Committed leadership shaping continuous improvement
- Thoughtful collaboration with families to refine services
- Focus on holistic outcomes, maximising opportunities for all children and young people
- Year-round learning & development opportunities
Responsibilities
As part of this role, you’ll perform various essential functions including:
- Conducting children and family assessments
- Assessing Children in Need and Child Protection cases
- Working with Looked After Children and court proceedings
- Supporting transitions into adulthood
- Nurturing long-term, trusting relationships between families and teams
- Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care
- Ensuring robust safeguarding practices
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with the Social Work England (SWE)
- ASYE completed within two years of qualifying
- UK social work experience required
- Three years’ post-qualified experience
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Essential Skills
- Valid UK driving license (due to Surrey’s rural/urban spread)
- Practical transport access (route flexibility across broad geography)
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
Application Process
Shortlisting Criteria
Your application must highlight:
- Motivation for this specific role
- Key skills and experiences you’ll bring
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Child and Family Assessments
- Managing Children In Need and Child Protection cases
- Supporting Looked After Children
Application Process Timeline
- Job Closes: 23:59 on 19/07/2026
- If shortlisted, you’ll be invited for a short virtual call (~15-20 mins)
- In-person interviews — including opportunities for office tours
Additional Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure & Barring Service)
- Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks (due to regulated activity)
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Surrey County Council is a disability-confident employer.
- If you disclose a disability and meet shortlisting criteria, you are guaranteed an interview
- Undergoing Local Government Reorganisation as part of a transition to unitary councils in April 2027
- Applications reviewed with recruiting adjustments as necessary
We warmly welcome and value inclusive applications from all backgrounds—your skills matter to us.
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