Qualified Social Worker

🌟 Qualified Social Worker - Adolescent Safeguarding Team
📍 Location: Surrey
💰 Rate: Up to £42ph
📅 Contract Type: Locum, Full-Time

Are you a driven and compassionate Qualified Social Worker with a passion for supporting adolescents at risk? Join Surrey's forward-thinking Adolescent Safeguarding Team and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, strengths-based environment that puts young people at the heart of every decision.

🔍 About the Role
You'll be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team working with complex adolescent cases, including contextual safeguarding concerns, exploitation, and trauma-informed interventions. Your caseload will focus on supporting young people through tailored safeguarding plans, working closely with their families, schools, and partner agencies.
Team structure typically includes:

• Qualified Social Workers
• Assistant Team Manager & Team Manager
• Youth Support Workers & Specialist Practitioners (e.g., exploitation or mental health)
• Admin support and access to personal assistants for time management

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Build meaningful, trust-based relationships with adolescents and their support networks
• Complete holistic assessments under statutory frameworks
• Lead safeguarding interventions for young people facing risks outside the home
• Coordinate services and safety planning across education, health, and criminal justice systems
• Maintain detailed case records and produce insightful reports
• Review outcomes and adapt plans to support progress and stability
• Advise on entitlements including housing, income, and specialist services

✅ What We're Looking For

• Recognised Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW or equivalent)
• Social Work England registration
• Strong communication and advocacy skills
• Experience supporting vulnerable adolescents and navigating multi-agency systems
• Solid grasp of child protection and contextual safeguarding principles
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver consistent care coordination
• Commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and trauma-informed practice
• Full driving licence and ability to travel within Surrey

🌱 Why Join Us?

• Access to free CPD and specialist training around adolescent safeguarding
• Modern, trauma-informed workplace culture
• Supportive team dynamic with regular supervision and case reflection
• Flexible working opportunities
• Strong leadership and a clear vision for adolescent care

📩 Ready to Apply?
If you're committed to championing the needs of adolescents and want to be part of a values-driven safeguarding service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Connect2SocialWork.

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.