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 £37,995 per annum for a Newly Qualified Social Worker or £42,238 for a Qualified Social Worker, based on working 36 hours per week.
We are excited to be hiring a Newly Qualified Social Worker or a Qualified Social Worker.
The team work on a hybrid basis, attending the office 2-3 days per week.We are a caring and committed team serving residents living in Epsom and Ewell who find themselves in need of drawing on care and support. We work with residents who are over 65 who may need care and support, as well as those 65 and younger who have physical disabilities,illnessor sensory impairments.
We are committed to the development of our workforce and we thank you for your interest in this role.
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 leaveand 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
The Social Care Teams support those from the age of 18 upwards with eligible care support needs for individuals across community and hospital settings.We provide advice and guidance with a vast range of community resources and support networks. The team strives to safeguard those who require additional support whilst promoting independence and choice.
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.
We strive to be an open and collaborative team, with a shared aim to empower communities and people to be the best they can be.We celebrate diversity and believe that differences make us stronger.We work with a strength-based focus in how services are shaped and how needs are met.We are continually learning from each other and partners and strive to be the best at what we do for everyone we work with.We support curiosity in all we do to find development and learning opportunities for individuals and our team to grow as a service.
If you are a newly qualified Social Worker, an ASYE assessor will be identified prior to the start of your ASYE programme. You will be supported by your ASYE assessors and coordinators to gain an understanding of what you need to do to successfully complete your ASYE. For your first year in practice, our established ASYE programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop your Social Work professional identity. Your professional development will be reviewed at regular intervals enabling you to receive feedback about your practice as you progress through the year.
About the Role
You will work in partnership with individuals, their carers, professional staff in other agencies, service providers and Support Brokers to support vulnerable adults and their families. Your role will be pivotal in identifying and arranging services that cater to their needs, fostering independence, choice and control. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping people to fully realise their potential for independence.
You will provide effective support to individuals using a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control. We are looking for professionals who share the same values and ethos as we do. We want Social Workers who believe it is important to promote people's independence and wellbeing through personalised care and support that focuses on their strengths, the outcomes they want to achieve and enables choice and control.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our and :
10. You are currently on course to successfully complete the final year of a Social Work degree, or you have successfully completed a Social Work degree.
11. Experience of working with adults and their families
12. Registered with Social Work England, or you will register with Social Work England upon completion of your Social Work degree.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:
13. What did you learn from your placements or previous work that will support your work in Adult Social Care?
14. What appeals to you about continuing to work for Surrey County Council Adult Social Care?
15. What three key skills or strengths do you have that support your application?
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 & Our to get an insight into working at Surrey.
This job advert closes at 23:59 on 4th January with interviews to follow.
Contact Us
For an informal discussion please contact Lyn Taylor on Microsoft Teams.
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:
16. Connect to Community – a dynamic front-door service providing immediate support and guidance.
17. 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 1 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
Local Government Organisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here:
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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