Adult Social Worker - Transition Team

Woking, Surrey Reigate, Surrey
£42,239-45,135 per year
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Details

Reference: SCC/TP/287909/3635
Positions: 1
Salary: £42,239 - £45,135 per annum
Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Posted on: 5 August 2025
Closing date: 30 September 2025
Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
Location: Woking or Reigate

DescriptionThis role has a starting salary of between £42,239 - £45,135 per annum based on 36 hours working week. We welcome both full-time and part-time applications."Seeing young people thrive, seeing them move from children's services to adult services and have a life of their own, is amazing and rewarding" - Annet Nassuna, Assistant Team ManagerWe currently have a Social Worker vacancy available in our Transitions Team within Adult Social Care. This role is incredibly rewarding and we are confident that, with strong support from your 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.Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), 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
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
2 paid volunteering days per year
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the RoleThe Transition Team, with offices based in Woking and Redhill, is a countywide service for young people aged between 14 and 25. We aim to give them the confidence and environment to control their life outcomes and aspirational goals that will support them into employment pathways, independent living and meaningful occupation.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 health & meaningful lifestyle.About YouWe just need to know that you have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and be registered with Social Work England.In addition to the above, we would also love to hear about;

Your understanding and experience of working in a strengths-based approach.
Your knowledge and experience of current legislation such as The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act.
Your experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations.

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.Contact detailsPlease 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 Sally Graham by email at , who can answer any questions you may have or put you in touch with a Team Member.The closing date for this advert is 31/09/2025 although applications will be reviewed, and appointments made, on an on-going basis.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Local Government ReorganisationSurrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.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 BehavioursThe Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

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