Job Introduction This role has a starting salary of £43,633 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and supporting adults with mental health needs? Do you thrive in collaborative, innovative environments? We’re looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our fantastic Mental Health Social Care teams. We’re proud to offer flexible working, with team bases across the County. We currently have the following vacancies: North West Surrey covering Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking South West Surrey covering Guildford, Surrey Heath and Waverley East Surrey covering Reigate and Banstead and Tandridge 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 our Team The team consists of Approved Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Social Care Assistants. This role will include hybrid working with an expectation of being office based 2 days per week. We will provide an induction, supervision and regular reflective practice sessions for additional peer support and learning. About The Role The Mental Health Service delivers services to Surrey residents who meet social care criteria in line with the Care Act. We communicate with partner agencies to ensure a high standard of service for Surrey residents who have mental health needs and their carers. Team members are friendly, cohesive and proud of their record in providing an effective service in the community. As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will be carrying out assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and providing direct social work intervention in relation to those with mental health needs. Everything we do is guided by our values — collaboration, respect and ambition for our residents — and we’re looking for Social Workers who share our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our residents. If you want to be part of a service that’s growing, evolving and committed about doing things differently, this is the place to build your next chapter. 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 working with mental health needs and managing risk A working knowledge of Care Act legislation including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge Surrey has both urban and rural areas and social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a business insured 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: Using one example, please describe how you have completed a Care Act assessment and developed a proportionate support plan, including how you identified, assessed and managed risk, and how you reviewed outcomes over time. Please provide an example that demonstrates your understanding/experience of working with people with mental health needs, including your approach to risk management and safeguarding enquiries, and how you keep your practice up to date through ongoing professional development. Please describe a time you worked with partner agencies to ensure a high standard of support for an adult with mental health needs (and/or their carer), including how you communicated, coordinated actions and kept the person’s outcomes at the centre of the work. 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: For North West, please contact Charlotte Macgregor at charlotte.macgregor @surreycc.gov.uk For South West, please contact Louise Rutland-Lawes at louise.rutlandlawes@surreycc.gov.uk For East, please contact Juliette Flynn at juliette.flynn@surreycc.gov.uk. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 1st November 2026 with interviews planned 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 shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, 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.

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