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 full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our East Surrey Hospital team as a full time Social Worker.
This service runs from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. The role will require being based onsite with some hybrid working supported. Further information regarding the working pattern can be discussed at interview.
Additional weekend shifts will be available to take on if desired.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About The Role
The role of Adult Social Worker is very important to the Council, ensuring that we can safely support residents who have need for our care and support, and comply with all applicable statutory guidance. We want to ensure that 'no one is left behind' and that we can provide excellent customer service to the residents of Surrey, their families and close networks.
Our team has recently undergone a restructure, with a new 'Home First and Transfer of Care Hub' (TOCH) now operating to work alongside our social care team. The TOCH is a joint health and social care initiative led by a social care manager, and we work together in a closely coordinated way.
We are looking for the right person to continue in the development of this new system and ways of working. Taking on the role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills through promoting strengths-based and person-centred practice that is legally compliant; supporting our residents to be discharged from a large acute hospital setting in a safe and timely manner.
As part of a changing team you will be able to adapt to changes and support new systems that help to improve the flow of people safely from hospital.
Your key responsibilities as a Social Worker in our East Surrey Hospital team will include:
10. Care Act assessments
11. Mental Capacity Act assessments and leading on Best Interest Decisions
12. Screening residents for Continuing Healthcare
13. Carers assessments
14. Safeguarding work and partnership working with our Hospital NHS colleagues, including Transfer of Care Hub and Discharge 2 Assess
15. Attending multi-disciplinary team meetings and working with ward teams
16. Supporting adults, advocates and families through the discharge process
You will also work closely with Adult Social Care area and specialist teams as well as community health, charity and voluntary organisations
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
17. Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England and completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment if more recently qualified
18. Knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act and its application to practice in a social care setting. Knowledge of relevant guidance and person-centred strengths-based practice
19. Knowledge of and experience in carrying out safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the hospital and/ or community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies
20. Experience of supporting non-qualified or less experienced members of staff with their development
21. Commitment to your own professional development
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.
The job advert closes on 10/05/2026, with interviews planned to follow.
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Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application,