The salary range for this role is £54,636 - £58,953 per annum, working 36 hours per week.
We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager (ATM) to join our Mental Health East team, who will demonstrate a high level of understanding and commitment to the personalisation agenda and applied knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and the NHS Continuing Healthcare National Framework.
The team is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate and supports residents across the local boroughs of Tandridge, Redhill, Merstham, Reigate, Horley and Banstead.
Our Offer to You
* 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
* A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About The Team
At Surrey we are proud to be leading the way in implementing new ways of working in personalisation and a recovery-focused strength-based approach. Our goal is for our service-users to be able to be more in control of their care, making informed choices and being active citizens in their community.
We are a supportive team, consisting of AMHPs, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Senior Social Care Assistants and administrative staff. We share a wealth of Mental Health knowledge and experience, and there is a strong emphasis on learning and development promoted through regular supervision and team reflection sessions. We strive to support each other, as well as the residents we work with.
About The Role
As the ATM, you will support the Team Manager to deliver high quality personalised adult social care with a clear strength-based agenda. Your responsibilities include verifying assessments and authorising when appropriate, supervising both qualified and unqualified staff in accordance with the Care Act, and applying the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding vulnerable adults' procedures with evidence.
You will demonstrate commitment to supporting carers and to providing management that upholds and promotes Surrey County Council's equality and diversity policy.
Shortlisting Criteria
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will need to clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
* Professional qualification in Social Work with current registration (Social Work England or relevant authority).
* Significant post‑qualification experience, including management experience within a social care setting.
* Strong knowledge of legislation, assessments, care planning, and reviewing outcomes.
* Proven ability to provide effective professional supervision to AMHPs and less experienced colleagues.
* Confident in making sound, flexible decisions that respond quickly to changing needs.
* Able to prioritise daily challenges and build effective partnership relationships with individuals and professionals.
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 will be made for successful applicants with a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/03/2026 with interviews to be confirmed.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
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, valuing inclusion and warmly welcoming you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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