Children's Multi-Disciplinary Practitioner

This role has a starting salary of £30,647 per annum for working 36 hours per week. This is a fixed term contract of 2 years due to the allocated funding.

We are excited to be hiring a new Multi-disciplinary Practitioners to join our Children's Single Point of Access Service (CSPA). We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting and safeguarding vulnerable children and families. 

We have roles based in our Victoria Gate office, based in Woking , and our Woodhatch Place office, based in  Reigate , from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. There is flexibility for hybrid working from home with an expectation of being office based a minimum of two days a week.

• 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
• Opportunity to undertake higher education apprentice courses linked with the University of Chichester.

About the Team
Children's Single Point of Access (CSPA) is a fast-paced and supportive service at the front door of children's services in Surrey. The team plays a vital role in making sure children and families receive timely help, protection and support. You will be joining experienced practitioners from a range of professional backgrounds who work collaboratively, share knowledge and support one another to understand what children and families need and identify the right support with them.

About the Role 

You will work as part of a well-supported and well-established multi-disciplinary service, working alongside colleagues and partners to help children and families receive the right support at the right time.

You will receive regular guidance and support, including case discussion, reflective supervision and advice from colleagues with a wide range of experience and specialisms. 

The role involves considering contacts received by CSPA, including speaking with parents, carers, referrers and children wherever possible. You will gather and review relevant information, undertake proportionate checks with partner agencies, and help identify the most appropriate level of need and response with children and families.

You will also support families to access information, advice and support where this is the right response. Where additional safeguarding action is needed, you will work with managers and colleagues to ensure this is considered and progressed in a timely way. 

To help families receive a timely response, we aim for each family to have an outcome within 24 - 48 hours.

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

• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a related area such as Education, Social Care etc. and/or at least 2 years' experience of directly working with children and families in a safeguarding and supporting capacity. 
• A good understanding of the functioning and purpose of CSPA.
• Ability to communicate clearly, respectfully and in a professional manner with children, families, agencies and colleagues.
• IT proficiency using office applications. 
• Organisational ability to manage and prioritise your workload in line with service needs and needs of families. 
• A curious and reflective approach as to the needs of children and families inclusive of families with complex needs, safeguarding concerns and ability to analyse information to make threshold recommendations.
• Training and experience in responding to safeguarding concerns for children and families. 

Your Application

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

• A level 3 qualification in a related area such as Education, Social Care etc. and/or substantial experience of directly working with children and families in a safeguarding and supporting capacity.
• Training and experience in responding to safeguarding concerns for children and families.
• A good understanding of the functioning and purpose of CSPA
• Ability to work collaboratively within the team, and communicate clearly in a respective and professional manner with children, families, colleagues and other agencies such as health and education.
• Organisational ability to manage and prioritise your workload in line with service needs and needs of families.
• A curious and reflective approach as to the needs of children and families inclusive of families with complex needs, safeguarding concerns and ability to analyse information to make threshold recommendations

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: 

1. Please describe your relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 3 in Education, Social Care, or a related field) and/or your experience of directly supporting children and families. Include examples of how you have responded to safeguarding concerns in your previous roles.
2. What is your understanding of the role and purpose of the Children's Single Point of Access (CSPA), and how does this relate to the principles of Early Help?
3. Describe a situation where you worked collaboratively with colleagues or external partners (e.g., health, education, social care) to support a child or family. How did you ensure clear, professional and respectful communication throughout?
4. Tell us about a time when you needed to gather, analyse and reflect on information to make a recommendation about a child or family's needs or level of risk. How did you remain curious, manage competing priorities, and ensure your decision‑making was well‑informed?

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.

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

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 Fardowsa Ga'al via email at View email address on surreycc.gov.uk .

The job advert closes 1st November 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! 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 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.