Description
This role full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
We are excited to be hiring a Social Worker to join our fantastic Guildford Locality Team based at Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB.
Rewards and Benefits
1. 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), 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. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
6. A generous local government salary related pension
7. Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
8. 2 paid volunteering days per year
9. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
10. Investing in individual growth and career progression
11. Ensuring our workplaces and practices are supportive and inclusive
About the Role
The Guildford Locality Team is very varied, allowing those who wish to do so, to specialise in their area of interest. Alternatively, move between the sub-teams and develop a whole range of specialist knowledge! We are forward thinking and motivational, incorporating multi-agency and collaborative working. We are ambitious and promote opportunities for team members and customers alike.
On a daily basis, you will meet with clients to understand their care needs and how they can be supported to provide the best outcomes.
As a Senior Social Worker you will carry out:
12. Care Act assessments
13. Carers assessments
14. Safeguarding work
15. Partnership working with our community Health, charity and voluntary organisations
This role is a really fantastic opportunity to promote strengths-based and person-centred practice when supporting our residents, and ensuring 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.
With this in mind, we are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified and registered social work professional with a variety of skills and experiences. Whether you enjoy duty, long term assessment, varied caseload, or D2A work, etc. – we want to hear from you!
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
16. Completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
17. Registration with Social Work England (We recognise there will be exceptions to this so please speak to us if you are in any doubt)
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.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24/08/2025 with interview dates to be confirmed.
We look forward to receiving your application,