Adults Assistant Team Manager - East 2 C2C

Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £27,318 per annum (pro rata to £54,636 FTE), based on an 18-hour working week. This is a secondment opportunity with an end date of 31/03/2027. We are seeking an experienced qualified Social Worker (or other relevant professional qualifications as outlined in the job profile) to join our Connect to Community (C2C) East 2 team on an internal secondment as an Assistant Team Manager. This opportunity is open only to registered Social Workers and is ideal for practitioners looking to develop leadership experience while remaining closely connected to frontline social work practice within a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment. This is a hybrid role where the expectation is a minimum of 20% of the week in the office, as well as working in locations as required to meet the demands of the role as required. Your base location will be either Pippbrook House, Dorking or Dakota House, Weybridge. 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 Connect to Community (C2C) Connect to Community (C2C) is the front door for adults requiring further support following initial triage by the Information and Advice Service. It is a strengths‑based, multidisciplinary service designed to deliver timely, proportionate and resident‑focused responses. C2C brings together professionals from different disciplines to: Hold daily multi‑disciplinary discussions to review new contacts Reduce unnecessary handovers and delays Deliver early social work intervention, advice and decision‑making The work within C2C is varied and includes: Strengths‑based conversations and short‑term social work interventions Safeguarding triage, including application of the Section 42 three‑part test Mental Capacity Act work Urgent support planning and risk management Close working with reablement, technology‑enabled care, housing and community services Cases remain within C2C until situations are stabilised or can be transferred directly to an allocated practitioner, supporting continuity and improved outcomes for residents. About the Role This Assistant Team Manager post is based within Connect to Community (C2C) and combines practice leadership, professional supervision and operational oversight with an ongoing expectation of social work practice and professional decision‑making. As an Assistant Team Manager, you will provide professional social work leadership within the C2C multidisciplinary team, supporting and modelling high‑quality social work practice, including work with complex and high‑risk cases. You will support staff with complex decision‑making, risk management and safeguarding, leading and contributing to safeguarding decision‑making at the front door. Your role will involve undertaking and supporting social work assessments and interventions, including complex and urgent work, while promoting strengths‑based, proportionate and legally sound practice. You will offer reflective supervision, professional guidance and line management to practitioners, supporting practice quality and ongoing development, and you will work collaboratively with partners across health, housing, reablement and the voluntary sector to achieve effective outcomes. You will also deputise for the Team Manager as required. This role is not purely managerial — maintaining a strong social work lens and grounding leadership decisions in practice is a core requirement of the post. This is an excellent development opportunity that offers the chance to gain Assistant Team Manager experience within an innovative service, while developing confidence in practice leadership and supervision. The role provides the opportunity to work at the front door of Adult Social Care, influencing outcomes at an early stage, and to be part of a collaborative, learning‑focused C2C multidisciplinary team. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work and be registered with the appropriate regulatory body Have substantial post‑qualification experience in adult social care or a community setting Demonstrate excellent knowledge of statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 Be confident in safeguarding practice, MCA application complex decision‑making Have significant experience supervising, supporting mentoring staff with the ability to guide and develop others Be keen to develop leadership skills while maintaining a strong focus on high-quality practice Respond proactively and flexibly to changing needs, effectively prioritising competing demands and managing pressure confidently 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. 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 conversation about this role, please contact Philippa Corney at philippa.corney@surreycc.gov.uk . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/03/2026 with interviews to follow. 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. 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: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council 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, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.