Description

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 role has a starting salary of £46,399 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a full-time position but part-time applications are also welcomed.

This is a secondment opportunity up to 12th December 2025. If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application.

We are hiring a Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Frimley Park Hospital team (D2A – Discharge to Assess) based in Camberley. With guarantees of a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities, and an agile working environment, Frimley Park Hospital is a great place to work. We are a 7-days-per-week service, however the Senior Social Work role in the D2A team is a Monday to Friday position.

This opportunity would suit either a Senior Social Worker looking to expand their knowledge and skill set, or equally for a Social Worker looking to progress their career and gain valuable experience and knowledge, all whilst supporting our residents to achieve positive outcomes.

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 Team

Frimley Park is a busy, acute hospital. The Hospital Social Work Team is a dynamic and fast-paced team comprising of Social Workers, Social Care Assistants, and Administrators that work with multiple professionals to ensure the safe discharge and follow-up care. Our diverse team are committed to making a positive difference for our residents and we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision and development opportunities to help you to progress your career. 

About the Role 

You will have frequent direct contact with the public as part of the D2A function, visiting our residents and their families in their own home or in a care home placement. Your role will involve a variety of tasks including assessing and reviewing people's needs to promote their independence and enable them to continue living, or returning to their own home. You will create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external partners to promote the well-being and safety of vulnerable residents whom you come into contact with.

You will work in partnership with individuals, their carers, professional staff in Surrey County Council, other agencies, and service providers in order to support vulnerable adults and their families to identify and arrange services that meet their needs and promote independence, choice and control. 

You will have a caseload, working with individuals who need additional support or guidance in order to identify their needs and carrying out risk assessments. On a daily basis, you will be meeting with clients to understand their care and needs, how they can be supported and to provide the best outcomes for them. Your work will include but is not limited to:

• Care Act assessments
• Carers assessments
• Safeguarding work
• Partnership working closely with our community Health, charity and voluntary organisations. 
• Mental capacity assessments

We would love you to join us as we strive to best support our valued Surrey residents, ensuring no one is left behind and will support people in short term placements, offering robust rehabilitation programmes to enable people to return home after their rehabilitation.

Shortlisting Criteria

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

• A relevant degree and registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social Worker
• Experience of providing professional supervision (can include unqualified and non-professional supervision).
• You will be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application to practice in a social care setting.
• An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries is essential alongside experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions.
• You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students.

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 fulfil the requirements of the job.

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 Sabeel Ali by e-mail or on MS Teams.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 1st June 2025 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. 

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. 

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 Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. 

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

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. 

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