Social Worker

As a Social Worker you will complete S9 Care Act Assessments, Reviews, Support plans, S42 Safeguarding Enquiries, joint working with other professionals including Health, and collaborating with other stakeholders such as carers and advocates. We offer a supportive working environment where training and development is prioritised. As a Social Worker in Surrey you will work across various unique projects that ensure 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. As a Senior Social Worker you will be expected to have experience in assessing the social care needs of service users and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. 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. You will supervise and support staff and will need to be flexible to work in a challenging environment, You will be supported and will benefit from a structured induction programme.

We are looking for Social Workers to join our amazing Learning Disabilities & Autism Service. We are looking for individuals who share our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our residents.,

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and completion of ASYE (where applicable).
• Experience of working within a strengths-based approach to support individuals and families.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience of safeguarding enquiries, applying professional judgement in complex situations.
• Skilled in completing assessments, support plans, and reviews, ensuring positive outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, engaging effectively with individuals, families, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development., Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a social worker is also required.
• An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries is essential alongside experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions.
• You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students.
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. 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.


• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities)
• 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