Senior Social Care Assistant - Transitions

Surrey County Council; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Woking is seeking an experienced Senior Social Care Assistant. In this role, you will support individuals requiring social care, gather initial assessments, and help develop individualised care plans. The position champions hybrid working, allowing flexibility while maintaining essential in-person interactions. You’ll make a meaningful difference in people’s lives with a salary of £33,552 per annum, plus significant holiday benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development resources

Wellbeing discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working with residents with physical and cognitive social care needs.
• Working knowledge of the Care Act legislation.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Gather information and assess requirements for social care assistance.
• Create individualised plans supporting young people until they turn 25.
• Conduct home visits to monitor individual progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

IT skills

Experience with social care needs

Initiative

Job description

Senior Social Care Assistant - Transitions

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287935/4168
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £33,552 per annum
• Category: Care - Adults
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 13 November 2025
• Location: Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 6JD

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 permanent role has a starting salary of £33,552 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We have a great opportunity to join our Transition team as a Senior Social Care Assistant. We support hybrid working with the right balance, which includes a minimum of two days in the office and community visits.

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 Role

As a Senior Social Care Assistant at Surrey, you will often be the first point of contact between the public and the service, gathering initial information and determining the need for further assessment as well as signposting people to other services.

You will hold a caseload and work with individuals who need additional support or guidance in order to identify their individual and specific needs or where best interest decisions need to be made on their behalf. As such, these individuals may need close monitoring, or frequent review so interventions to minimise and manage risk may be required. You may be involved in carrying out risk assessments and you will be involved in supporting safeguarding enquiries and attending safeguarding meetings with the support of qualified practitioners.

You will collaborate with the young person, their family, SEND schools, and other professionals to create an individualised plan from Year 9 through to adulthood, supporting them until they turn 25.

You may work with any combination, or all, of the following care groups: people with physical, sensory, cognitive impairments, autistic people, people with a learning disability and people with mental health problems. Your role will include visiting people in their own homes. Your role will be pivotal in identifying and arranging services that cater to their needs, fostering independence, choice and control. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping people to fully realise their potential for independence.

Your Application

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

• The ability to empathise with, and show compassion towards, individuals in need of social care assistance.
• Substantial experience of working with residents with a variety of physical and cognitive social care needs, including strength-based assessments, home visits, and support plans.
• Working knowledge of the Care Act legislation and how it impacts the work we do.
• The ability to independently take the initiative and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.
• Competent IT skills with the ability and willingness to learn to use a variety of software systems

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 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 Senior Social Care Assistant and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?
• Can you tell us about the values you hold that will be required when working in a Local Authority Transition Team

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

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 a discussion, please contact Sally Graham via email.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 07/12/2025 with interviews to follow.

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.