Adults Social Worker - Epsom General Hospital

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 £42,239 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Following a promotion within the team, we are looking to recruit a permanent full-time Social Worker to join our fantastic, and award winning, Adult Social Care Team. Based at Epsom General Hospital, the role offers hybrid working however there is the expectation to be in the office at least 3 days a week, in line with our Team Charter, to support hospital discharges. Our team covers the hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, however the successful applicant will not be expected to work weekends. Currently our Social Workers work Monday to Friday but can opt-in for weekend working. 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 the Team We are a busy and diverse team, managing hospital discharges across two sites. We carry out Care Act assessments and support planning, often following through the Discharge to Assess (D2A) framework pathway. The complexity of our work varies greatly, supporting all adult patients of the hospital who are Surrey residents with a need for care and support. We always strive to get people back home, through a strengths-based and person-centred approach, and support them to live their best lives. When joining us, you will receive regular supervision, management support, training opportunities, and peer-to-peer learning, all of which will promote your own professional growth and development. You will become part of a strong and wonderful team that supports each other and works closely with our acute hospital health colleagues, enabling a positive and collaborative approach to our work. About the Role Your work will include carrying out Care Act assessments, undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and leading on Best Interest Decisions, screening residents for Continuing Healthcare, and completing safeguarding work. You will work in close partnership with Hospital NHS colleagues, including supporting Discharge to Assess arrangements, attend Multi‑Disciplinary Team meetings on the wards, and work directly with adults, their carers, advocates and families to support them through the hospital discharge process. You will also work closely with Adult Social Care Connect2Community, Area Hub and specialist teams, as well as with community health services, charities and voluntary organisations. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your skills by promoting strengths‑based and person‑centred practice that is legally compliant, while supporting residents to be discharged from an acute hospital setting in a safe and timely way. Shortlisting Criteria 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. Knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act, and the application of this to practice in a social care setting. Knowledge and experience in carrying out safeguarding enquiries, carrying out assessments within the hospital and/or community and working with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies. Experience of supporting non-qualified or less experienced members of staff with their development. 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 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. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/05/2026 with interviews planned to follow. 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 Sean McDonough, Team Manager, at Sean.McDonough@surreycc.gov.uk 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.