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Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Holkham House in Redhill and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of adult people with a learning disability.You'll be looked after, with a fulfilling career where you're valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork. There's also a range of training and development options available to help you achieve your career aspirations, allowing you to grow and succeed as a Support Worker and beyond.What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to adult people with a Learning Disability , using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you've made someone's life better.This is a permanent full - time position, 35 hours a week contract, working on shifts between the hours of 7 am and 10pm, including weekends on a rota basis. This vacancy require female candidates to apply to support the female residents in the most efficient manner. Where you will be workingLocation : Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJYou will be working at the Holkham House , a Learning Disability and Autism service that provides a specialist residential service for men and women with a range of learning disabilities, including autism and sensory and communication impairments.You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with a learning disability who require a high level of support to live within a community setting and will continue to require this longer term. Service users may be transitioning from children's residential services, education, moving out of the family home.The aim of the service is to encourage individuals to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing meaningful social networks and developing robust coping strategies.What You'll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base salary of £23,860.20The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parkingAbout us:Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosureTPBN1_UKTJ

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist School Therapy Team 12 month fixed term contractYou will provide high quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people with neurodisabilities and neurodevelopmental concerns, within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting.Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function and participation of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will support children and young people with communication needs, speech, and language difficulties, eating and drinking and tracheostomy care at a highly specialist level, working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settingWith experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.Role RequirementsClinical Skills and Responsibilities:Provide high quality, evidence based and equitable speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust.Lead the provision of high quality, evidence based speech and language therapy provision for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust School in partnership with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and Education services.Support the Multidisciplinary Team regarding the impact of tracheostomies, on speaking and swallowing following assessment of laryngeal integrity, secretion management and swallow.Undertake specialist speech and language therapy assessments of children with highly complex needs e.g. multiple co-morbidities, neurodisabilities and chronic conditions, through standardised and non-standardised assessments and clinical observations.Devise suitable, individual, speech and language therapy plan that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary team; theseBe an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for assessment, treatment, and planning for an allocated caseload of children/young people.Be a key point of support and advice for the speech and language therapy team and Multidisciplinary team.Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and / or appointments, as required.Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Childrens Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.Contribute to the assessment and discussion of new referrals to The Childrens Trust, carrying out off site referral assessments around the United Kingdom, as required.Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as and when required, in a timely manner and in line with organisational targets.Utilise patient reported and standardised outcome measures for each allocated child/young person and complete in a timely manner.Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.Interview Date: TBCTerms and ConditionsPLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.Strictly no agencies, please.About UsThe Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.Staff BenefitsThe work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teachers pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.Rehabilitation of OffendersMany roles at The Childrens Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Childrens Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.Equal Opportunity EmployerTo help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UKs diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.Online SearchesIn accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidates name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.TPBN1_UKTJ

Stores and Distribution Coordinator \n £27,430 \n 37.5 hours \n Tadworth, Surrey \n \n Closing Date: 15th July 2026 - 23:59 \n Interview Date: Wednesday 5th August and Friday 7th August 2026 \n \n The role of Stores and Distribution Coordinator is to maintain the required stock levels of essential medical and housekeeping equipment to ensure there are no stock outs. Provision of services include processing deliveries, monitoring stock levels, assisting users with order processing in our order management system, carrying out stock takes as required. \n \n As a part of the Procurement team, the role holder will be expected to liaise with managers and staff across the Trust. The role holder is expected to work closely with the other members of the team and where appropriate assist in works as and when required to do so. \n \n This role is not open to sponsorship. \n \n Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below. \n \n Role Requirements \n Goods inwards and Distribution \n\n • Responsible for goods inwards process, ensuring that all deliveries/goods (including stock, cleaning materials & pharmaceutical goods) to site are received, logged and tracked to point of delivery within the specified periods in a timely and efficient manner.\n\n \n Stock Management \n\n • Responsible for maintaining stock levels in stores, placing orders for stores and supporting residential houses, ensuring accurate record keeping is developed and maintained.\n, • Supporting staff with Purchase order queries relating to Financial Operations.\n, • Work with Shops management team to ensure appropriate access to stock required for shops.\n, • Ensure stocks are stored and handled appropriately and correctly rotated.\n, • Maintain accurate records on-line of stock levels and receipting stock orders as required.\n, • Keeping stock records and pricing updated reviewing regularly to ensure accuracy.\n, • Making deliveries across site of medical and housekeeping goods.\n, • Perform regular and annual stock checks as required.\n, • Providing reciprocal support to the logistics team as required to cover annual leave/sickness\n, • Other duties as directed/required by Procurement and Purchasing Officer or Head of Department for ad hoc duties i.e. bed extensions (training to be provided).\n\n \n Procurement \n\n • Placing orders with suppliers as required for stationery, NHS orders, uniforms etc\n, • Reviewing Amazon Business account orders, and reconciling approval from Financial Operations.\n, • Regularly reviewing all Purchase Orders and Invoice Register to ensure prompt processing of invoices and closing outstanding Purchase orders,\n, • Assisting on reviewing key, preferred suppliers to ensure value for money.\n\n \n Interview date: Wednesday 5th August and Friday 7th August \n \n If you would like to discuss the role, please contact the Recruitment & Compliance Team, on 01737 365 880 or email: recruitment@thechildrenstrust.org.uk \n \n For more information, a copy of the candidate briefing pack and application form please click HERE. \n \n PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’ \n Terms and Conditions \n \n PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. \n \n Strictly no agencies, please. \n As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion. \n \n About Us \n The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. \n Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. \n \n Staff Benefits \n The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. \n We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. \n Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. \n \n Rehabilitation of Offenders \n Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. \n \n Equal Opportunity Employer \n To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. \n \n Online Searches \n In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

About the Role As Service Manager, you will lead a highly skilled multi-agency team, working alongside colleagues from Children's Services, Early Help, Police, Health and wider safeguarding partners to ensure timely, effective and proportionate responses to concerns about children. Social Work

This is a full‑time, permanent role with a starting salary of £31,659 per annum, based on a 36‑hour week, plus enhanced rates of pay for weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑in duties. We also welcome applications from those interested in part-time working as the role can be offered at 18 hours per week, with the salary adjusted on a pro rata basis. Applewood is a welcoming, family‑focused children's residential home based in Tadworth. We support children and young people aged 5-18 who may have a range of physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and additional needs. All children and young people have bespoke care packages designed around them as individuals. At Applewood, we pride ourselves on being a warm and inclusive place where children and young people can make friends, build confidence, and feel at home. We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and flexible Residential Support Workers to join our dedicated team. As a 24/7 service operating all year round, our roles work on a rota basis. Rotas are usually agreed four weeks in advance and may include a combination of early shifts (starting at 7am), late shifts (starting at 2pm), and sleep‑ins. We'll talk through shift patterns and rotas during the recruitment process so you're clear on what to expect. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government, salary‑related pension Up to 5 days of carers' leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption, and dependants' leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Access to a learning and development hub with a wide range of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts, including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Relocation bonus Refer‑a‑friend payment of £750 as a thank you for finding the right Residential Worker About the Role As a Residential Support Worker, you will work closely with children and young people to support their daily lives, wellbeing, and development. You'll help create a safe and nurturing environment where they feel valued, listened to, and able to build friendships, while developing the skills that will support and prepare them for adulthood. You will: Provide person‑centred care tailored to each child or young person's individual needs Support children and young people with personal and intimate care needs in a sensitive and respectful way Enable children and young people to engage in meaningful activities, experiences, and opportunities, both at home and in the community Work in partnership with parents, carers, and professionals, including our Children with Disabilities (CWD) social work teams and other council services Act as an advocate for the children and young people you support, ensuring their voices are heard and respected Adapt confidently to changing and sometimes challenging situations, always keeping the child at the centre of your practice Provide physical support and safe manual handling to meet children and young people's mobility and care needsAbout You We're looking for someone who: Is flexible, adaptable, and calm, in a variety of situations, some of which may be challenging due to the complex needs of the children and young people we support Brings energy, empathy, patience and a positive outlook to their work Is committed to putting children and young people at the heart of everything they do Is a team player, and able to work well as part of a supportive team Has strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working with families and professionalsAt Applewood, we value the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting others. If you have experience supporting young people, whether in education, special educational needs settings, youth work, or community roles- this experience would be highly transferable into the role and a future career with us. Depending on the needs of the children and young people at any given time, you may work either within the main home or within our 'pod placement', which is a one‑bed solo provision. Staff to children ratios will vary in line with the complexity and level of support required. Supporting You We will support and invest in you to achieve the mandatory, nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (within two years of starting), if you do not already hold this qualification. We have a proven track record of supporting staff to successfully complete their qualification and are proud of the achievements of all the staff we invest in. Gaining this qualification will unlock opportunities to progress to a Senior Residential Worker role (starting at £34,660 per annum) and will help you build the skills and confidence needed to be an effective Residential Worker. We offer a clearly defined career pathway with progression opportunities within our expanding children's residential service, Working in children's residential services is a valuable gateway to developing a career within care. We offer a clearly defined career pathway and progression opportunities as well as access to a range of learning and development resources. Our Requirements Due to our legal obligations, we can only accept applications from people 22 years old and above. This role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification. If you do not currently hold this qualification (or equivalent) but are successful in the interview and meet the enrolment criteria (including English and Maths skills), you will be enrolled in a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, subject to funding. In addition to the above, to meet the criteria of the Level 3 Diploma, you must have lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years and you must also have the right to remain and work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the study programme. Failure to achieve the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or losing your right to remain and work in the United Kingdom may result in the termination of your employment. We are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship at this time. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and our residential workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle, to support our young people to attend appointments, activities or trips as agreed. This role involves supporting children and young people who may present with behaviours of concern. In certain circumstances, and only as a last resort, this may require the use of restrictive physical intervention (restraint) to ensure the safety of our children, young people, yourself, or others in the home. Restrictive physical interventions are not a routine part of the role, and every effort should be made to manage situations through de‑escalation and preventative strategies. However, it is an important safeguarding measure that staff must be willing and able to use when there is no safer alternative. Full training will be provided to ensure any intervention taught is from an accredited provider and authorised and approved by the local authority. Encouraging staff to support children and young people proportionately and appropriately to minimise harm and maximise safety to all. What Next? Applications will be reviewed and considered on an ongoing basis. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 10-15 min), and if successful following this, invited to meet us at one of our homes for an interview. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities

This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £38,090 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be recruiting a new Personal Advisor to join our fantastic Asylum Care Leavers Team based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout The Role As a Personal Advisor (PA), you will support a group of care‑experienced young people with high levels of risk and complexity, and contribute to the assessment and development of Pathway Plans for those who are eligible. The Pathway Plan sets out each young person's aspirations in relation to education, accommodation, health, social relationships, and any identified needs. As this role focuses on work with unaccompanied asylum‑seeking young people, this will include consideration of how their immigration status may impact on these areas, alongside comprehensive triple track planning. Working closely with the Team Manager and wider team, you will make an active contribution to a shared ambition of creating the conditions for young people to succeed, while supporting the ongoing development and effectiveness of the service. You may also represent the Leaving Care Service at partnership forums, including participation events. In addition, you will be responsible for chairing and leading Pathway Plan reviews in line with statutory requirements, including liaising with and co‑ordinating partner agencies to support care‑experienced young people. As a PA you will be able to recommend services that the local authority maybe required to pay for, and while you would hold no direct budget responsibilities, you would be required to have an understanding of the finance policy. Alongside your caseload, you will be required to carry out duty on a rota basis. Your key responsibilities as a Personal Advisor will include: Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with young people through regular face to face visits, ensuring their needs, views and aspirations remain central to planning and decision making Completing Pathway Plan reviews in line with statutory requirements, ensuring plans are regularly updated to reflect each young person's changing circumstances, goals and support needs Liaising with and co‑ordinating internal colleagues and external partner agencies to provide a joined‑up, holistic approach to supporting young people Attending and actively contributing to team meetings and a range of multi‑agency and professional meetings, representing the Leaving Care ServiceIn this role, you will have a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of Surrey's care‑experienced young people, supporting them to navigate complex circumstances and achieve their aspirations as they transition into adulthood. Your work will directly contribute to improving outcomes across key areas including education, accommodation, health and emotional wellbeing. You will play a central role in supporting unaccompanied asylum‑seeking young people through the asylum process, helping them to understand their immigration status, rights and entitlements. Working within statutory frameworks and service expectations, you will represent the Leaving Care Service in a range of settings, ensuring that the voice and needs of care leavers are heard and advocated for effectively. You will also work closely with internal colleagues and external partner agencies to develop a holistic understanding of each young person's circumstances. This collaborative approach will enable you to co‑ordinate tailored support that responds to individual needs, promotes stability, and maximises opportunities for positive, sustainable outcomes. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships with young people, including those who may be disengaged or difficult to engage An awareness of current issues affecting socially excluded young people, including those seeking asylum and/or subject to immigration control A good working knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Children Act 1989, Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and Children and Social Work Act 2017, and Immigration legislation The ability to produce high‑quality written work in line with departmental standards, ensuring reports are clear, well‑structured, evidence‑based, and compliant Knowledge of housing legislation, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, and current immigration policyAn enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07.09.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

Educational Psychologist - South East Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Educational Psychologist to join our diverse and inclusive team in the South East region. This role focuses on supporting children, young people, families, and educational settings to promote emotional well-being and academic success. Our organisation values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Responsibilities Conduct psychological assessments for children and young people exhibiting a range of educational and emotional needs. Collaborate with schools, families, and other professionals to develop tailored intervention plans. Provide expert advice on strategies to support learning, behaviour, and mental health challenges. Deliver training and workshops to educational staff on psychological and developmental topics. Advocate for children's rights and promote inclusive practices within educational settings. Maintain accurate, confidential records and prepare detailed reports. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case discussions. Stay current with research and best practices within educational psychology. Qualifications A recognised qualification in Educational Psychology (Doctorate or equivalent). Registration with an appropriate professional body (e.g., HCPC in the UK). Demonstrated experience working in educational settings with diverse populations. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all professional practices. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. Day-to-Day Meeting with children, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to understand needs. Conducting assessments using a range of psychological tools and methods. Writing reports and recommendations following assessments. Attending team meetings and planning sessions to coordinate support. Delivering training sessions or consultations to educational staff. Keeping up-to-date with relevant research and professional development opportunities. Managing caseloads and prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines.We welcome applications from candidates of all gender identities, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's educational journeys in the South East! Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

The starting salary for this position is £33,552 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This opportunity is offered on a full time, permanent basis. We are looking for a positive and creative individual to join the Family Safeguarding Team as a Family Support Worker to help make a difference to our children and family's lives. When not working with our residents in the community we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service by coming together for 2 days a week in the office. Please note, the contractual location for this role is Reigate. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team Surrey Children's Service believes that the welfare of children and their families is paramount. Team members are positive, enthusiastic and supportive; committed to the provision of a quality service for children and their carers. We are looking for people with similar qualities to join us. About the Role As a Family Support Worker you will support Social Workers in the team, working intensively and in a planned way with children, their family or carers and other agencies and services. Supporting children and families to achieve their potential will be central to all you do. You will undertake direct work with children, parenting work and potentially group work. As well as this, you will need to be able to work in partnership and use your skills to engage with children in a meaningful way. We use motivational techniques to engage families in creating positive change. As a member of our team, you will be working alongside partners, agencies and the voluntary sector to support children and their families in the community. Surrey Children's Services provide training to ensure competence and professional development. We will ensure that you receive a full induction and monthly supervision. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: An understanding of working with children who are in need of support or protection Experience of working directly with children and young people and able to show how this work has resulted in positives outcomes Ability to engage with families/carers and children, as well as supporting Social Workers in managing risk and effecting positive change Good written and verbal communication skills Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle Commitment to working with families most days of your working week; the majority of the work we do is best completed in person As part of the application process you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions: What has motivated you to apply for this role? Describe your experience of working directly with children and young people. How do you approach engaging with families, carers, and children-especially in situations where there may be resistance or risk? Give an example of a time you used motivational techniques or similar approaches to help a family make meaningful progress.An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09/08/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

This full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a highly motivated and engaging System Development and Training Officer to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Systems Training Team based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. This is a hybrid role and officers attend offices across the county on a regular basis to support Children's Service colleagues and stakeholders with the development and delivery of system training. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout the Role The role reports into the Head of the System Development, Training and Support Service and the service sits within the Strategy, Commissioning, Transformation and Support Directorate. The team works across Children's Social Care, Early Help and Education services, supporting and delivering training on children's case management systems, enabling practitioners to undertake their work in supporting children and young people. As a System Development and Training Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of statutory and strategic transformation initiatives by equipping staff with the knowledge and confidence to use our systems effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programmes that enable employees to confidently use Children's Services systems and technologies. You will work closely with system development and support services, system owners, project teams, subject matter experts, and end users to develop learning solutions that improve capability, increase user adoption, and deliver benefits to children and young people. Working within the Children's Services System Development, Training and Support Service, you will operate in an agile environment to support the implementation and optimisation of digital systems. Your focus will be on: Designing, developing, and delivering system and process training for employees at all levels Creating engaging learning materials, including user guides, quick reference guides, videos, webinars, and e-learning content Supporting system implementations and upgrades through training needs analysis and training delivery Assessing learner competence and gathering feedback to continuously improve training programmes Maintaining training records and reporting on training effectiveness Working with stakeholders to identify skills gaps and recommending learning solutions Providing coaching and floor-walking support during system rollouts Ensuring training content remains accurate, current, and aligned with business processesThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone who: understands case management systems (e.g. Liquidlogic), has strong problem-solving and communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach that can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. We offer flexible working, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of children and families. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Understanding and experience of case management systems (e.g., social care systems such as Liquidlogic) Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement abilities Practical or professional experience and understanding of Children's services and/or Education services, supporting service teams and/or providing support to the public Relevant Training or Learning and Development qualification High proficiency in Microsoft tools (PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Word, etc.) A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvementWe're looking for someone who enjoys helping others learn, can simplify complex processes, and has a passion for technology and continuous improvement. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Please describe a systems training programme you have designed and delivered. What was the objective, how did you tailor the training to different audiences, and what outcomes were achieved? Tell us about a time when users were resistant to adopting a new system or process. How did you encourage engagement, and what was the result? Give an example of training materials or learning resources you have created. How did you determine what was needed, and how did you evaluate their effectiveness? Systems trainers often work with project teams, managers, and end users. Describe a situation where you had to work with multiple stakeholders to deliver a successful training solution. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?The job advert closes at 23:59 on 7th September 2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

We have a great opportunity for an Advanced Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team based in Reigate. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £49,464 - £52,864 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee Access to bespoke learning programmes via our dedicated Children's Services Academy to empower and enrich your practice 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerOur Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that "Children in care have trusting and positive relationships with their Social Workers. Social Workers use creative life-story work to help children understand the reasons why they are in care." And "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Looked After Children's Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? This role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will mentor less experienced practitioners in the team and support the Team Manager by leading on some areas of practice, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will undertake more complex work, some of which you will do jointly with less experienced social workers and enable their learning. You will contribute to team plans and support the Team Manager. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experienceSurrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer 3 application questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Please tell us about an example that demonstrates how you have built long lasting relationships with children.The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 30.08.2026 with interviews to follow. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

We have a great opportunity for Social Workers to join our fantastic Adolescent Service based in Weybridge and Reigate. The salary range for Social Workers who have successfully completed their ASYE is £48,633 - £51,624 per annum. This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerAbout Us This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Adolescent Service in Surrey, which is bringing together a range services for young people including those who go missing, are involved in gang culture and are vulnerable to exploitation, including criminal and sexual exploitation. Our team includes Social Workers and Adolescent Practitioners who are focussed on achieving positive outcomes for young people. We are committed to doing things differently through implementing a brand-new model for working with adolescents, taking into account current research and best practice. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. In relation to our Adolescent Service the report highlights that: "The intensive and highly effective support provided to children and families by adolescent team social workers, intensive family support workers and edge of care workers enables children to remain living with their families when it is safe to do so and in their best interests." and that: "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About the Role We are looking for enthusiastic people who want to be part of the journey to help shape services in Surrey for adolescents. You will have support from a range of teams in a central hub to compliment the work that you do. This includes Youth Justice, Missing, Edge of Care and Rapid Response, Intervention Support, Risk and Intelligence and Youth Offer. As part of the latter phase of the safeguarding adolescents model, partnership colleagues from Education, Health, Police and other agencies will join the hubs as part of the commitment towards adolescents services in Surrey. You will work with skilled, passionate, and supportive Team Managers and colleagues, looking at innovative ways to address adolescent risk outside of the home, building relationships with our families and partners so the voices of our young people are heard. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children's Services would love to hear from you. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience - at least 1 year UK frontline social work experience Demonstrable skills in supporting adolescents at risk of exploitation, gang culture or other contextual safeguarding risksSurrey has both urban and rural areas and qualified social workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What in your view, are challenges that young people face today? Please tell us how you see the role supporting with them?The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 10th September 2026 with interviews to follow. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short first round virtual interview to explore your answers to the above questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 min), If successful following this, you will be invited for an in person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs

Surrey aims to work alongside families, to respect families and their rights, to work with them in partnership and with their informed consent, to recognise their strengths and help them identify their needs. Our overarching duty is to promote the upbringing of children within their families, where this is compatible with the welfare of the children. Social workers in Surrey will be supported to develop high levels of skill in motivational practice which they will use to help parents identify the aspects of their lives/behaviours that they want to change and provide the help and support to families, on a partnership basis, that they need to support them in their change. Specific areas of work will vary depending on the team but will include: -triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's health/development or significant harm, with appropriate information from referrers and the consent of the family (except when over-ridden by a team manager to protect a child from further significant harm); -to provide an assessment of the needs of family members, their strengths and any risks to children's health/development or significant harm to the child/ren and develop SMART plans that will meet the needs of family members and reduce risks to children, in conjunction with children and their families; -to work with partners to meet those needs and monitor progress via child in need and core group meetings involving families, young people and relevant professionals. -to conduct child protection investigations where a multi-agency strategy discussion considers there are grounds to believe the child has or is likely to suffer significant harm and to involve families in developing plans for change which will reduce the risk of significant harm and keep children in their families wherever possible. -where children cannot be adequately cared for within their families or their families cannot be engaged to access services that would support them to change and the significant harm threshold is reached, to initiate discussions to seek agreement for s20 or initiate planned or emergency legal proceedings to ensure children are protected in line with departmental policy, procedures and relevant legislation. -to work with colleagues in commissioning, fostering and adoption to identify high quality placements for children that will promote keeping children with their siblings and engage in timely care planning so children are placed in stable long-term homes where their health and development as well as education and training needs are supported and they can strengthen their resilience to lead a happy and stable adult life-ensure that social work case records, assessments, plans and documentation for all children and young people for whom the worker is responsible are effectively maintained in line with practice standards and organisational policy and procedure.-foster good relationships with legal services and local family courts to manage efficient and effective Legal Planning Meeting, Public Law Outline and court proceedings where attempts to support children to remain within their families have not been successful. -promote purposeful social work practice, following the service's parenting/group work programmes, and undertake regular clinical and case work supervision that is reflective and outlines clearly the next steps to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.-manage effective communication of practice, service and organisational issues within the team and work collaboratively across other social work teams, services and with partners to provide high-level integrated support to children and families.-ensure that in all aspects of work that the views, feelings and wishes of children, young people and their parents /carers are taken seriously and used to appropriately inform their care plans and development and performance of services. Casework Management Provide high quality relationship based social work services to children and families at tier 4 level of Surrey Safeguarding Children Board's Effective Family Resilience criteria. Safeguarding Understand the forms of abuse and neglect that children can be exposed to and differentiate clearly between significant impairment and significant harm Use motivational interviewing skills to try to engage parents in changing their behaviours that can cause impairment to their children's development or significant harm and engage appropriate adult services to support them to change. Assessment and Review To undertake strengths based assessments of immediate and wider family members and engage them in developing plans that will meet the needs of children and that are SMART To ensure plans are revised and reviewed regularly and inform manager of any escalations or risks and also any improvements To ensure children are looked after are placed in permanent alternative families as soon as it is ascertained that their needs cannot be met and that their wishes and feelings are included in plans. * To ensure looked after children's health and development, their education training and preparation for independence are advanced and their needs for contact with family members, siblings and friends is prioritised The role holder works under the supervision of more experienced staff and may take on responsibility for the supervision of non-professionally qualified staff, following appropriate training on staff supervision and assessment of competence. The complexity of tasks undertaken by the post holder will be determined by level of skill and experience of the worker and children and families presenting needs through discussion in supervision. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

We have opportunities for Senior Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Team in Woking. The salary range for Senior Social Workers is £54,464 - £57,864 per annum. This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerA New Way of Working in Surrey - connecting with local communities and empowering families. Surrey's is embedding the Family First Partnership and will launch our new service models in the autumn as part of our ongoing transformation of Children's Services. Working alongside colleagues from our Assessment, Family Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Partnership teams, Family Help will provide a more integrated approach to supporting children, young people and families. This means fewer handovers, stronger relationships and more coordinated support, with teams able to respond flexibly as families' needs change. As you are applying for a role within one of the services coming together to form our new Family Help service, we wanted to make you aware of these exciting developments. Joining us now means you'll have the opportunity to help shape and be part of this new way of working from the very beginning. About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our Good Ofsted judgement, which highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding service includes responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking to develop your skills and experience within child protections services we'd love to enable you to do that safely with us. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect… Positive Team and Colleague Relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and Work-Life Balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and Support for Professional Development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A Sense of Belonging and Familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A Focus on Wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation.Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experienceSurrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model?Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities

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Recruitment Services is recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a children’s home in the West Oxfordshire area. You will lead a residential team, drive quality assurance and collaborate with families and professionals to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people in our care.

Lytham-based Lancashire County Council is seeking a Deputy Manager for Children's Residential services.

Agincare is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager for a new LD children’s residential home in York. You will lead and develop the service, supporting teams and ensuring outstanding outcomes for children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will lead the residential team and work with social care, education, health services and police to support children. Lancashire County Council is expanding its Children’s Residential Service and is looking for a compassionate and motivated assistant manager to join our team in Accrington.

You will lead a team of staff to deliver consistent and creative services to children, young people and carers, with a focus on performance and evidence‑based systemic practice. You should have significant knowledge and experience of working with children and young people, including an in-depth un

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Finance Manager to join the Finance team in our Birmingham office. You will provide financial leadership to support the Trust's objectives and business plan, including budgets, forecasts, and reporting across services.

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council is seeking Consultant Social Workers for All Children's Teams. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with strong communication skills and comprehensive knowledge of working with children.

The service has a good reputation and we work closely with colleagues across Children’s Services in Health, CAMHS, Education and Social Services. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Children's

Children's Services Support Administrator. We are looking for an Administrator with a can do attitude, to provide administrative support to our Children's Services Team. Support the team with tasks to ensure a high quality service to Children and Families.

Charles Hunter Associates seeks a Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join frontline children's services. You will help ensure high practice standards and champion the welfare of children in care.

All of our Adult care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, and Children's services are regulated by Ofsted. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home d

If you are excited by the opportunity to build on an award‑winning improvement journey, influence the future of Children’s Services and make a lasting difference for children, young people, families and the workforce that supports them, we would love to hear from you. Our Children’s Services h

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emerge

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead the finance business partnering function for Children’s Services, covering both Children’s Social Care and Education. Reporting as a senior finance leader, you will oversee a team of five Finance B

All of our Adult care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, and Children's services are regulated by Ofsted. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home d

Rutland County Council is seeking an Administrator to provide essential support to the Children’s Services team.

OnRecruitment is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering to lead the finance business partnering function for Children’s Services, providing strategic financial leadership across the directorate.

Brackenberry is seeking a Corporate Strategy and Performance Lead on a 3‑month contract to head the Children’s Services Strategy and Performance function. The role requires significant experience in children’s services performance management, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to inf

Community Care Live is seeking a Workforce Lead for Children’s Services to shape the future of workforce development and lead a high-performing team. You will work closely with senior leaders to attract, develop, support and retain a skilled, diverse workforce that delivers outstanding services fo

Gloucestershire County Council's Gloucestershire Children's Academy is seeking an experienced Curriculum and Progression Team Manager on a fixed-term basis to lead learning, development and career pathways across Children's Social Care. Working with the Academy Principal Social Worker, you will driv

Our Children’s Services has seen one of the most significant improvement journeys in children’s social care. If you are excited by the opportunity to build on an award‑winning improvement journey, influence the future of Children's Services and make a lasting difference for children, young peo