This role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.
We have an exciting opportunity for three Social Workers to join our fantastic Learning Disability and Autism service based in Guildford, and help us make a real difference to the local community, ensuring no one is left behind. We promote an agile approach to work, a balance of spending time in our communities, our offices and working remotely from home or wherever works best for you and the team.
Rewards and Benefits
26 days' holiday, 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 dependents 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 resourcesAbout the Team
The West Learning Disability and Autism Team support adults in the west area of Surrey (Waverley, Guildford, Woking, Surrey Heath, Runnymede and Spelthorne). We believe everybody has strengths and has something wonderful to offer society, and these are embraced and empowered by our staff. As a team we have a very stable compliment of staff with extensive experience of working with this group of people. There is a real emphasis on development, reflection and support within the team.
About the Role
We are looking for a competent and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team working with individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Autism in order to meet their desired outcomes. This includes completing S9 Care Act Assessments, Reviews, Support plans, S42 Safeguarding Enquiries, joint working with other professionals including Health, and collaborating with other stakeholders such as carers and advocates. We offer a supportive working environment where training and development is prioritised. As a Social Worker in Surrey you will work across various unique projects that ensure our valued service users have the opportunity to enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful life.
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
Understanding and experience of working in a strengths-based approach
Knowledge and experience of current legislation such as The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act
Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of using your professional judgement in complex situations
Experience in preparation of support plans, assessments, and monitoring and reviewing outcomes
Experiences dealing with internal and external stakeholders
Commitment to your own professional development
Experience of using organisational skills to manage large volumes of work in a fast paced and changing environment.
Ability to communicate and engage with individuals, families, carers, colleagues and other agencies.
Ability to work on own initiative determine priorities.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 Rob Urry-Tuttiett by email at .
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 05/10/2025 with interviews planned for 08/10/2025.
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.
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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 formOur 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