Family Safeguarding Social worker

Temporary Social Worker - Family Safeguarding (Children's Services)

Location: Surrey
Rate: £42 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (Full-time)
Duration: 3-6 months

Surrey County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Teams on a temporary basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a strengths-based, relationship-focused model that supports families to make positive changes and keep children safely at home.

About the Role:

You will provide high-quality statutory social work to children and families at Tier 4 of Surrey's Effective Family Resilience model. Using motivational interviewing and SMART planning, you'll assess needs, reduce risks, and work collaboratively with families and professionals to improve outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete statutory assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans.
• Lead child protection investigations and contribute to legal planning and proceedings.
• Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver integrated support.
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare documentation for court and tribunals.
• Participate in reflective supervision and group work programmes.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England.
• Substantial experience in statutory children's services and safeguarding.
• Strong understanding of UK child care law, safeguarding procedures, and multi-agency working.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and planning skills.
• Satisfactory DBS clearance and willingness to travel across Surrey.