Adults Social Worker - Surrey County Council : Job Details

This role has a starting salary of £40,929 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring two Social Workers to join our fantastic Spelthorne Locality team. The team is based in Ashford. Although this is a full-time position, we also welcome part-time applications.

"Working as a Social Work Student within the Spelthorne Locality Team has been an immensely rewarding experience, particularly given my transition from an accounting background. I had limited understanding of the intricacies of social work, but the welcoming and supportive nature of the team played a crucial role in my professional development. I received comprehensive training that equipped me with essential skills and knowledge. Furthermore, the buddy system implemented by the team proved invaluable, providing me with a go-to person for guidance. The management team's approachability and willingness to assist in any situation have been exceptional, fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth. This experience has solidified my commitment to the field of social work." - Alfred Torson, Social Worker

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

Our Spelthorne Locality Team is one of eleven locality teams working across Surrey to support our adult residents with physical disabilities and older persons. You will be working in the surrounding areas of Staines, Ashford, Sunbury, Shepperton and Laleham.

This role guarantees a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities including our Social Work Academy 'Senior Readiness Programme'. This Programme is designed to support Social Workers to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become Senior Social Workers. The team offer hybrid working with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office. Please note during the initial induction period you will be expected to be office based 5 days a week.

As a Social Worker in Surrey, you will work across various unique projects that ensure that the people we support can enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle. You will be undertaking safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies. In return for all of your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level. In turn, you will receive professional supervision and be working in a team of motivated, dedicated and friendly colleagues.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England
• Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012
• An understanding and experience of working with a strengths-based approach
• Knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act
• Experience in assessment, preparation of support plans and reviewing outcomes
• Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations
• Commitment to your own professional development

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and 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 fulfill the requirements of the job.

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. The closing date for this advert is 09/03/2025 although applications will be reviewed, and appointments made, on an on-going basis.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.