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 - £49,588 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

The position is offered on a full-time, 12-month secondment basis.

We are excited to be hiring a Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Northwest Mental Health Social Care Team based in Stanwell. Hybrid working is also offered with office attendance expected for a minimum of 2 days a week.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), 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
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Superb opportunities for development including a Readiness Programme, Preceptorship, Structured Induction Programme and opportunities to apply for Approved Mental Health Professional training

About the Role

We provide services to those whose primary need arise from their mental health in the areas of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking. This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker looking to develop their experience in a busy specialist service. We are a friendly and supportive team who values collaboration, development and agile working. We offer a supportive learning environment where you will have the opportunity to expand your skills around complex case management within Mental Health.

We work in a fast-paced environment with a range of functions including safeguarding, case management, assessments and reviews. At Surrey, we are proud to be leading the way in implementing new ways of working in personalisation and a recovery-focused strength-based approach. We are supportive of Social Work staff developing their careers as BIAs, AMHPs or Practice Educators.

We are looking for a Social Worker who is keen to work in a proactive, dynamic, friendly adult social care team that undertakes adult social care assessments and carers assessments, s.42 safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Assessments. We work collaboratively with our local Mental Health Trust and other stakeholders.

We are committed to creating opportunities for service users to develop interpersonal and social skills through engagement in community activities. We work in a preventive capacity to reduce social isolation and seek to promote opportunities to enable re-integration and the development of independent living skills in mental health. Our goal is for our service-users to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community.

Ongoing training and supervision will be provided.

This is an interesting role where you can complete direct work with adults with mental health needs, and truly make a difference.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence the following:

• A professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England
• Your substantial post-qualification professional experience, including an understanding of Mental Health
• An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act, alongside experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions
• Experience in carrying out safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies
• Experience of providing professional supervision
• A 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, 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 Charlotte Macgregor by e-mail or on MS Teams.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20th July with interviews planned for week of 28th July 2025.

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.

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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