Senior Social Worker
| Company: | CareFirst Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £32.18 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Surrey |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Casework Management
• Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include
individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify
their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice
and support where appropriate.
• Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.
Assessment and Review
• Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that
a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.
Advice and Guidance
• Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise
the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.
Safeguarding
• Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding
concerns.
• Where relevant and with support undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding.
Staff Development
• Share and present professional knowledge and expertise with colleagues within the team.
• When appropriate provide professional reflective supervision to staff who are not professionally
qualified.
Data Quality
• Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements,
maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Surrey County Council.
• Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies.
Duties For All
Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.
Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality
of opportunity.
Health, safety and welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and
take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.
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