Social Worker

• Title: Adults Social Worker – West Surrey
• Reference: SCC/TP/287930/5883
• Positions: 3
• Salary: £43,633 – £46,624 per annum
• Category: Qualified Social Work – Adult’s
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36
• Posted on: 8 September 2026
• Closing date: 27 September 2026
• Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
• Location: West Surrey – see advert for details

Description

The starting salary for our Social Worker roles is £43,633 per annum (pro rata for part time).

We are excited to belooking for Social Workers to join our amazing West Area 1 team. West Area 1 covers the geographical areas of Guildford, Waverley and Surrey Heath Borough Council and as a part of the job role you will be expected to travel and case hold across the wider area and support our duty function. There is an expectation that 2 days per week will be spent in the office.

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. If you come and work with us, you will find yourself part of an extremely friendly, supportive team where you will benefit from peer support and a strong focus on your career development. You will become an integral part of a team that supports people to achieve good outcomes by focusing on personalisation and a strengths-based approach.

“Since joining the Team, I have felt nothing but welcomed.

I have felt comfortable in approaching members of staff should I have a query, and I am never made to feel that I am “bothering anyone”.

The cases are varied, and interesting, making every day unique. The management staff are always a phone call away to assist when needed, and they are always checking in on you, as this shows they also care about the wellbeing of their staff. Not many places are like this, but the management have shown this amazing quality.

I would highly recommend this team, as you will feel like a part of the team by the second you walk in “

Social Worker, West 1 Area Team.

Our Offer to You

• 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

About the Team

We are a forward thinking and diverse team incorporating multi-agency and collaborative working to promote opportunities for team members and customers. We foster close working relationships with our health colleagues. We have good staff retention and excellent opportunities for career development as well as continued professional development within the team through reflective practice including and team champion roles.

About the Role

On a daily basis, you will be meeting with clients to understand their care and needs, how they can be supported and to provide the best outcomes for them. Your work will include but is not limited to:

• S9 Care Act assessments
• S10 Carers assessments
• Mental capacity assessments
• Risk Assessments
• Multi-disciplinary meetings
• Safeguarding work
• Legal case management
• Partnership working closely with our community Health, charity and voluntary organisations.

West 1 Area Team is formulated with Allocation Workers and Duty Workers who collectively support across the Area Team as the need arises.

You will be able to supervise less experienced members of staff within the team and support their development. In return for all your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level. In turn, you will receive professional supervision and be working in a team of motivated, dedicated and friendly colleagues.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012.
• Experience in Social Work, including assessment and risk management skills.
• Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of practice issues.

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.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:

1. Looking at our advert, and considering the Council’s commitment to ensuring that “no one is left behind”, please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
3. What three qualities do you have that would make you a good social worker and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council’s culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?

Please ensure you answer questions fully as they will be considered as a part of the short listing.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

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.

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.

For an informal discussion please contact Rob Pryde-Jarman or Clare Walton Team Manager…