Fostering Supervising Social Worker- Bank

Job Introduction

We 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 is a bank which offers an hourly rate of £23.24 per hour, plus annual leave allowance. For each assessment completed in full, the total payment received will be £2,500, inclusive of any hourly payments made.

We are seeking Bank Supervising Social Workers, specialising in Kinship Fostering to join our fantastic Fostering Team.

We have offices in Reigate and Woking, however you will need to be prepared to travel around the county, and beyond, to meet the demands of the role. Any hours worked will be agreed in advance with your manager.

Our Offer

• Annual leave allowance
• 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
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

Our Fostering service is a creative service that works with the theories of trauma, attachment and loss, to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people.

About the Role

We are currently seeking qualified social workers to join us on a bank basis meaning you’ll work as and when required, to complete assessments, consider applicants for Kinship Fostering, Special Guardianship, or both. We use the Form K (Coram Baaf), for completing assessments.

These assessments are required in short timescales, so you will need to be self-motivated and accustomed to working autonomously and to deadlines. You will have good IT and communication skills, with experience of establishing rapport with families in times of stress.

You will also need to be willing to attend court or fostering panel, to present your assessment, as and when required.

 Your Application   

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills, experience and align with our behaviours:  

• Be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• Have experience of working in Kinship/Connected Persons Fostering
• Be able to produce clear, triangulated, evidence based and analytical assessments  

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following questions: 

1. Describe the most important qualities Kinship carers need.
2. Please tell us about the key skills and abilities you would bring to this role.
3. What motivates you, to work with Kinship carers?

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.  

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.

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.  

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Maria Griffiths by e-mail at maria.griffiths@surreycc.gov.uk.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/12/2026 with interviews to follow. 

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey Council subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. 

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.