Adults Assistant Team Manager - Social Worker

Surrey County Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Reigate is seeking an Adults Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) for a secondment role. The position requires management of a team while leading complex casework, ensuring effective safeguarding, and applying social care legislation. Ideal candidates will hold a Social Work qualification and have significant experience in social care. The role offers a starting salary of £52,942 per annum for a 12-month period, with several benefits including a generous leave policy.

Benefits

26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary-related pension

Discounts on gym, travel, shopping, and more

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Demonstrate qualified social worker status with Social Work England registration.
• Show significant post-qualification experience in social care.
• Display knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework and manage risk.
• Support team development and decision-making.
• Collaborate with colleagues on safeguarding and practice concerns.

Skills

Qualified social worker status

Significant post-qualification experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Adults Assistant Team Manager - Social Worker

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287938/3553
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £52,942 per annum
• Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's
• Contract type: Secondment
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 29 July 2025
• Closing date: 10 August 2025
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

Description

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 and encourage you to review our vacancies open to all.

The starting salary for this role is £52,942 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

This is a 12-month secondment opportunity.

We seek an Assistant Team Manager (Social Worker) to join our Reigate and Banstead Locality Team. The team, based in The Woodhatch Centre, handles duties including assessing and reviewing residents of Reigate and Banstead. This management role involves direct line management of up to eight staff, covering other ATMs in their absence, and participating in rota duties such as Duty, CPMM, SBPRG, and weekly waiting list screening.

Please seek your line manager's approval before applying.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), increasing to 28 days after 2 years and 31 days after 5 years
• Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave annually
• Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave
• Salary-related pension
• Discounts on gym, travel, shopping, and more
• Access to learning and development resources

About the Team

The Reigate and Banstead Locality Team is a high-performing team led by a senior and a team manager, supported by assistant team managers to ensure timely adult social care services to residents.

About the Role

This role involves leading complex casework, applying legislation and best practices, guiding decision-making, managing risk, and supporting team development. As a safeguarding lead, you'll collaborate with senior colleagues to address practice concerns, supervise staff, foster partnerships, and contribute to organizational development, including budget management when necessary.

Shortlisting Criteria

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Qualified social worker status, post-qualification training, and Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualification experience in social care and understanding of social care and health policies
• Knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and NHS Continuing Healthcare Framework
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Excellent communication skills for team management and partnership development
• A commitment to positive, community-focused outcomes

Contact us

For questions regarding the role, flexible working, transferable skills, or barriers to employment, contact Martin Gaunt via email or MS Teams.

The application deadline is 23:59 on 10/08/2025, with interviews at Woodhatch, Reigate.

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