Adults Social Care Assistant

Surrey County Council; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local government body is seeking compassionate and empathetic individuals to join their Social Care team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to support adults in need of social care assistance, helping them achieve a healthy and meaningful lifestyle. The team values collaboration and support, ensuring that every member contributes to high standards of service delivery. With a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits including generous leave and wellness programs, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Option to buy additional leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Carer's leave

Generous pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Paid volunteering days

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Ability to empathize and show compassion towards individuals in need.
• Strong knowledge of social care needs and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified practitioners with assessing people's needs.
• Gather initial information and identify the need for further assessment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Task Management

Education

Relevant Experience in Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location: Epsom Library, The Ebbisham Centre, 6 The Derby Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG

Description

The starting salary for this role is £29,697 per annum, based on a36-hour working week.

We are hiring a new Social Care Assistant to join our fantastic Epsom & Ewell Locality team. The team is currently based in Fairmount House, Leatherhead, returning to the Epsom area shortly. This is a hybrid role working in the office and from home with the expectation that full time staff will be on the office at least 2 days a week and part time staff 1 day a week.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), 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
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Team

We are an extremely supportive, friendly and dynamic team, offering the very best service to our residents. All staff receive regular supervision and there are always experienced staff available to provide advice and guidance. The team sets great store by being responsive and strengths-based in supporting residents to reach a good outcome. The culture is one of nurturing and support, alongside achieving high standards in the work that we do.

About the Role

We are looking for a range of compassionate and empathetic individuals with a variety of skills and experiences to work with the people we support, enabling them to enjoy a home of their own and an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle.

Your role will be to assist qualified practitioners with a variety of tasks, including assessing people's needs and carrying out regular reviews. You will often be the first point of contact between the public and the service, gathering initial information and identifying the need for further assessment, as well as signposting people to other services.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• The ability to empathise with, and show compassion towards, individuals in need of social care assistance.
• Strong knowledge of the needs and challenges faced by adults requiring social care, and a commitment to supporting their well-being.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Proficiency in basic IT skills such as Microsoft Office, email and file management alongside a demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new software systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

• Looking at our advert, and considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
• Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
• What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Social Care Assistant and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?

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 Lyn Taylor by e-mail or on MS Teams.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/05/2025 with interviews planned for 16/05/2025.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Values

Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about ourvalues .

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. OurLife at Surrey handbook provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.