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 full-time role, part-time applications will be considered).
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our friendly team. This role is incredibly rewarding, and we are confident that, with strong support from the team, your career will go from strength to strength. You will end each day with the satisfaction that you are making a difference, ensuring no one is left behind.
The team is based Waverley Borough Council Offices in Godalming. We offer agile working and are happy to discuss what it means for this team if you want more information before submitting your application.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
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 Team
We are a caring and committed team serving residents living in Waverley who find themselves in need of drawing on care and support. The team works closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them.
We are a professional team made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists. We are a team committed to learning and development, at both an individual and team level - this is a priority for us.
This role guarantees a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities including our Social Work Academy 'Senior Readiness Programme'. This Programme is designed to support Social Workers to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become Senior Social Workers. The team offer hybrid working with the expectation of 2 days in the office, pro rata.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic qualified and registered Social Worker with a variety of skills and experiences undertaking duty, S9 assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and S42 Enquires.
The role is varied and complex, and no two days are the same! You will work across various unique projects that ensure the people we support can enjoy a home of their own, and an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle.
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. An understanding and experience of working with a strengths-based approach
13. Knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act
14. Experience in assessment, preparation of support plans and reviewing outcomes
15. Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations
16. 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.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Frontline Services
We are embarking on an exciting and innovative transformation in how we deliver frontline services to our residents. As part of this change, we are moving away from our current locality model and introducing new ways of working designed to improve outcomes and enhance the resident experience.
Our new service model includes two key areas:
17. Connect to Community – a dynamic front-door service providing immediate support and guidance.
18. Area Teams – a dedicated service focused on longer-term assessment and reviews.
Further details about these services can be found in the attached document titled 'C2C and Area Team Information'.
The new model is scheduled to go live on 1st March 2026. At this stage, the advertised role will either sit within the newly created Connect to Community or Area Teams. This will be confirmed in due course.
Please note: There may be some flexibility regarding the service and location as the implementation progresses. The hiring manager will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any questions now or during the process, please contact the hiring manager directly. Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining us during this exciting period of change
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 21st December 2025 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application,