Adults Senior Manager - East Area 2

Surrey County Council; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the East 2 Area team in Adult Social Care. This role involves overseeing the delivery of high-quality service, managing budgets, and collaborating with partners to improve residents' outcomes. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and a professional qualification in social care. The position offers a starting salary of £70,975 with additional benefits such as generous holiday and pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, rising to 31 days after 5 years

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy or relevant health qualification.
• Relevant recent experience in managing frontline social care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of social care and health service provisions for adults.
• Experience of change management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily delivery of adult social care support.
• Manage a delegated budget and ensure high performance standards.
• Collaborate with council partners and the voluntary sector.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Change management

Knowledge of social care legislation

Personalization agenda

Education

Professional qualification in social care or relevant field

Job description

• Category: Qualified Social Work - Adult's
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 28 January 2026
• Closing date: 8 February 2026
• Location: East Area 2

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 in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on 36 hour working week.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager - East 2 Area team to join our Adult Social Care, Living and Ageing Well management team within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to work as part of the leadership team working closely with partners to improve the outcomes for our residents in Surrey.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff)
• 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 Service

Our Living and Ageing Well Service provides support to Surrey residents who meet social care criteria under the Care Act, focusing on personalisation and a recovery-focused, strength-based approach. Our aim is to empower service-users to make informed choices, control their care, and be active community members. Our teams deliver high-quality care and are known for their friendly and effective service.

About the Role

You will oversee the daily delivery of adult social care support, be part of the local leadership team, manage a delegated budget, and ensure high performance standards across East Surrey. You will collaborate with council partners, health providers, and the voluntary sector to improve local lives.

We seek an enthusiastic, innovative leader with a professional qualification in health or social care and a proven track record in team management. You should understand and commit to the personalisation agenda, have experience in adult social care services, and be knowledgeable about relevant legislation. A commitment to supporting carers and adhering to the Council's Equality and Diversity policy is essential.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• A professional qualification in social care, occupational therapy or other relevant health qualification
• Relevant recent experience in managing frontline social care
• A comprehensive professional knowledge base in relation to social care and health service provisions for adults
• Experience of change management and positive leadership

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

If you have a flexible and adaptable leadership style and are excited about the opportunity to focus and use your skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of people in Surrey, we want to hear from you!

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 Mary Ogunlayi on MS Teams or by email.

The job advert closes at23:59 on 8 th February 2026 with interviews to follow.The interview may include an exercise on the day, further details will be provided.

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.

This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

We look forward to receiving your application with personalised statement.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.

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.