Adults Social Worker - Elmbridge Locality Team

Weybridge, Surrey
£42,239-45,135 per year
Permanent
Part-time

8 days ago

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Title: Adults Social Worker - Elmbridge Locality Team
Reference: SCC/TP/287938/3717
Positions: 2
Salary: £42,239 - £45,135 per annum
Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Posted on: 26 August 2025
Closing date: 14 September 2025
Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
Location: Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0YP

DescriptionThis role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.We are hiring a new Social Worker to join our fantastic Elmbridge Locality team based in Weybridge.This role guarantees a supportive team, excellent training and development opportunities including our Social Work Academy 'Senior Readiness Programme'. This Programme is designed to support Social Workers to develop their skills and experience so that they can progress to become Senior Social Workers. The team offer hybrid working with the expectation of 2-3 days in the office per week. Please note during the initial induction period you will be expected to be office based 5 days a week.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 dependents 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 TeamWe are a large team, made up of Social Care and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers and Occupational Therapists that supports individuals across community and hospital settings. We work closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible lives, without leaving anyone behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them.Elmbridge Locality supports those from the age of 18 upwards with eligible care support needs. We provide advice and guidance, with a vast range of community resources and support networks. We strive to safeguard those who require additional support, whilst promoting independence and choice. You will always find our team friendly and approachable, supporting each other with an active reflective and learning culture. We are committed to learning and development, at both an individual and team level - this is a priority for us. As a team we celebrate diversity and believe that differences make us stronger.About the RoleWe are now looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic, qualified and registered Social Worker with a variety of skills and experience in undertaking duty, S9 assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and S42 Enquires.As a Social Worker, you will have strong experience in assessing social care needs, and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. You will use a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control.You will work across various unique projects that ensure the people we support can enjoy a home of their own, and an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle.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 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.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV will clearly evidence the following:

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
An understanding and experience of working with a strengths-based approach
Knowledge of current legislation such as the Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act
Experience in assessment, preparation of support plans and reviewing outcomes
Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and examples of you using your professional judgement in complex situations
Commitment to your own professional development

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.Contact UsPlease 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 Peter Griffin-Watts by e-mail at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/09/2025 with interviews to follow.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.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.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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