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 £42,239 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a secondment opportunity ending 11th December 2026, please discuss with your line manager before submitting your application.
We have a great opportunity to join our Learning Disability and Autism (East) team as a Social Worker. We support hybrid working with the right balance, coming together in person for 1 day per week on average (20% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time.
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
We are looking for a competent Social Worker to join our Allocations 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.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with
10. Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England
11. Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012
12. Demonstrated understanding and practical experience in applying a strengths-based approach to work
13. Knowledge and experience of current legislation such as the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act
14. Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
15. Looking at our advert, and considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
16. Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
17. What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Social Worker and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?
18. Describe a time when you worked with individuals or communities who were experiencing disadvantage or exclusion. What did you learn from that experience, and how would you apply that learning in this role?
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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.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/11/2025 with interviews planned to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,