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 permanent, full-time role has a starting salary of £47,884 per annum based on working 36-hours per week.
We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our fantastic Mid Mental Health Social Care team based in Dorking. This role can also be considered for candidates who are qualified as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).
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. Structured mentoring and support from experienced colleagues
10. Clear professional leadership, training and great opportunities to develop your career
11. Good work/life balance including flexible working where possible, working from home or hot desking at several sites across the county
12. Relocation assistance of up to £8,000, subject to eligibility criteria
About the Role
The Mid Surrey Mental Health Team, based in Dorking, supports residents across the local boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. We are supportive and friendly and have a wealth of Mental Health knowledge and experience - our team members feel valued. There is a strong emphasis on learning and development which is promoted via regular supervision, team meetings and reflection sessions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker looking to develop their experience in a busy area Mental Health team. We are looking for someone who is keen to work in a proactive, dynamic, friendly adult social care team that undertakes adult social care assessments, carers assessments, reviews, s.42 safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Assessments. We work collaboratively with our local Mental Health Trust and other stakeholders to ensure we meet the needs of residents with MH needs.
As a Senior Social Worker you will have caseload management responsibilities, underpinning practice with a strengths-based approach ensuring that assessments and support plans are creative, preventative and recovery focused; enabling individuals to develop independent living skills. You will support complex case management and work collaboratively with partnership agencies to prevent admissions to hospital. You will need to have a clear understanding of safeguarding processes and risk management to ensure that adults at risk are supported.
We have a strong culture of learning and development within the team, and as a Senior Social Worker you will contribute to this by supervising staff, leading on team projects, and contributing to peer reflective sessions. You will work closely with the senior team to review team development and identify any barriers to practice.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
13. Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England
14. Substantial post qualification professional experience, to include working with residents with mental health needs
15. An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries
16. Experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions
17. Experience of professional reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced Social Workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students
18. 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 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.
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and to get an insight into working at Surrey.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24/11/2025 with interviews to follow.
Contact Us
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,