Job Description: Social Worker - Looked After Children Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker specializing in Looked After Children to join our diverse team. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child and family is treated with respect and equity. You will play a pivotal role in supporting children who are in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of children?s needs, including those involved in unauthorised absence situations. Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to each child's unique circumstances. Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to promote positive outcomes. Advocate for the rights and needs of Looked After Children, ensuring their voices are heard. Monitor and respond to unauthorised absences promptly, implementing strategies to reduce risk. Maintain accurate, timely, and...

The starting salary for this role is currently 37,995 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. A further financial package of 6,000 also available on completion of your Assisted and Supported Year in Employment with us. We are currently welcoming Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) to join Surrey Children's Services as part of our Autumn 2026 cohort. The programme is planned to start on the 5th of October 2026 . Our Location and Teams: Surrey is a large and vibrant county that borders with Greater London to the northeast, Kent to the east, East and West Sussex to the south, and Hampshire and Berkshire to the west, please refer to the map attached to understand more about our geography. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career with us at a time of positive transformation. We are continuing to develop our services in line with the national Families First reforms, strengthening our Family Help approach and working more closely with multi-agency partners to...

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Hillingdon Granges - comprising of Yiewsley Grange, Colne Grange, Upton Grange, This role will be predominantly based at Yiewsley Grange, there may be...

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Location: Hillingdon Granges - comprising of Yiewsley Grange, Colne Grange, Upton Grange, This role will be predominantly based at Yiewsley Grange, there may be...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from £12.75 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Farnham Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Lunchtime Assistant to join our Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 40% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a...

The starting salary for this role is 47,142 per annum, working 36 hours per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and enthusiastic Digital Skills and Work Skills Programme Lead Full Time on a permanent contract to lead a busy, dynamic, and growing department that delivers Digital Skills and Work Skills courses. The provision is delivered face-to-face at our Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Molesey and Sunbury Centres. We also offer remote classes. This post will be based at one of our Centres and can be discussed further at interview. Travel within Surrey to our other centres and venues will be required, so the post-holder must be a car user. There will be occasional evening and weekend work. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – From £29,432 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Banstead, Surrey Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Assistant to join our Banstead Nursery, situated in Banstead, Surrey. This nursery offers a fantastic, purpose-built nursery with specialist rooms designed for each developmental stage. Situated just off the A217, and within walking distance of Banstead village, the nursery has ample parking Our Benefits From £29,432 per annum Childcare discount of 40% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £ 13.82 - £ 16.93 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Caterham, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our Caterham Burntwood Lane, situated close to Whyteleafe South and Caterham Train stations. Our light and colourful nursery rooms are full of toys and activities to explore, helping the children gain independence and allowing their imaginations and personalities to guide them. Our Benefits £ 13.82 - £ 16.93 per hour Childcare discount of 40% for first child* Enhanced parental leave Pension...

Nursery: Bright Horizons Acorns Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: Starting from £27,310 (Level 2) or from £28,392 (Level 3) per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Acorns Nursery, situated in Sunbury on Thames. Bright Horizons Acorns Sunbury, situated on a client based campus. There is a staff shuttle bus which take employees to and from Feltham train station and easily-accessible parking.  The 50-place setting is Ofsted rated 'Good' and is a purpose built building with access to a wide range of facilities on site for staff and children to enjoy....

Nursery – [Nursery Name] Salary – £ xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – [Location] Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our [XXX] nursery. [Nursery USPs / Location guidance – max. 30 words] Our Benefits £ xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum Childcare discount of 40% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Englefield Green Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from: £29,619.20 per annum (Level 3) (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Hours - Monday-Friday 40 hours Location – Egham, Surrey, TW20 Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” Our lovely 72-place setting is Ofsted rated 'Good' and features well-resourced rooms, each one with direct access to their large garden and outdoor play area which the children can enjoy in all weathers for outdoor learning. The nursery is situated on the grounds of the Royal Holloway University, with free onsite parking, shops within walking distance and a short drive from Egham town centre. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Englefield Green Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – £14.24ph (level 3) (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Egham, Surrey, TW20 Hours- Flexible shifts e.g. AM or PM shifts Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” Our lovely 72-place setting is Ofsted rated 'Good' and features well-resourced rooms, each one with direct access to their large garden and outdoor play area which the children can enjoy in all weathers for outdoor learning. The nursery is situated on the grounds of the Royal Holloway University, with free onsite parking, shops within walking distance and a short drive from Egham town centre. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 40% for first child*  Enhanced...

Nursery –   Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: starting from £28,073 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location   – Farnham Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join ourBright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery is a 92 place nursery and is Ofsted rated 'Double Outstanding' and is based locally to Farnham town centre with local transport links. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7...

Nursery: Bright Horizons Westchester House Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: starting from £28,073 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: Farnham Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Westchester House Day Nursery, situated in Farnham. This nursery offers a long standing team, local transport easily accessible, free parking and regular team building events . Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7...

Nursery: Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: From £13.50 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Hours : 15 per week - 11am to 2pm (Monday to Friday) Location: Farnham Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Lunch Cover Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool . The nursery is 99 place and is Ofsted rated 'Double Outstanding' and is based locally to Farnham town centre with local transport links. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and...

Nursery - Bright Horizons Frimley Green Day Nursery Salary – Starting from £29,612.90 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Frimley Green Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Frimley Green nursery situated in Frimley with close transport links taking you into the town centre. This nursery offers a long standing management and staff team. The nursery has a gardening area and mud kitchen. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including...

Nursery: Bright Horizons Haslemere Day Nursery and Preschool Salary Level 2: £27,009 to £27,823 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Salary Level 3: £28,072 to £33,020 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location: Haslemere Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Haslemere Day Nursery, situated in Haslemere, a 12 minute walk from Haslemere train station and a 14 minute drive from the A3. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Haslemere Day Nursery Salary – From £29,612 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Haslemere Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Haslemere Day Nursery. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach *Subject to T&Cs The Role...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Haslemere Day Nursery Salary – £25,538.44 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Haslemere Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Assistant to join our Haslemere Day Nursery,  situated in Haslemere, a 12 minute walk from Haslemere train station and a 14 minute drive from the A3. This nursery offers flexible working, amazing childcare discount and a generous benefits package” Our Benefits Childcare discount of 40% for first child* Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual...

Nursery –Bright Horizons Haslemere Day Nursery and Pre School Salary – £ 30,155 to £34,471.30 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Haslemere Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Teacher to join our Haslemere nursery. Our Benefits Childcare discount of 50% for first child Enhanced parental leave 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of ​ *Subject to T&Cs The Role As an...