Full job descriptionJob detailsDetails*Title: Supervising Social Worker
*Reference: SCC/TP/288886/5807
*Positions: 1
*Salary: £34,906 - £37,299 for 28.80 hours per week
*Category: Qualified Social Work - Children’s
*Contract type: Permanent
*Working hours: 28.80 hours per week
*Posted on: 25 August 2026
*Closing date: 9 September 2026
*Directorate: Children, Families & Lifelong Learning
*Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
DescriptionWe are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of£34,906.40per annum based on a 28.8-hour working week, pro-rata to £43,633.**
We have a great opportunity for a part-time Supervising Social Worker specialising in the recruitment and assessment of foster carers, to join our fantastic Fostering Team based in Reigate.
When not working with our residents in the community, we support an agile approach with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to ensure the balance of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service.
Our Offer to You
*26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years’ service, pro-rata for part-time hours
*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 Role
In this role you will become a vital part of our creative and compassionate Fostering Service. We are dedicated to supporting Surrey’s most vulnerable children and young people, working with theories of trauma, attachment and loss, alongside restorative practices. Our goal is to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child in our care, ensuring no one is left behind.
As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in assessing, supervising and supporting foster carers who provide love and support to children and young people in Surrey.
You are able to find out more about Fostering in Surrey via our dedicated Fostering pages: Surrey Fostering - Foster With Your Council.
Your key responsibilities as a Supervising Social Worker will include:
*Completing initial visits and Form F assessments
*Delivering training
*Organising and attending recruitment events
*Carrying out general tasks within the wider fostering team
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
*Qualified Social Work degree, SWE registration and experience of working with children and young people
*Comprehensive knowledge of legislation relating to fostering and Looked after Children
*Experience of establishing and nurturing multi-agency relationships
*Ability to work directly with the wider public, foster carers and children
*Ability to produce clear, analytical assessments
*Self-motivated and accustomed to working to deadlines
*Good IT skills
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.
Surrey 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. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 3 questions:
*Please tell us about your motivation for applying for this role
*Please tell us what experience you can bring to this role
*Please tell us about what is important to you when working with fostering families and the children they care for?