Senior Social Worker - Guildford Locality Team, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

Guardian Jobs; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Guildford is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their dynamic Locality Team. This role involves safeguarding adults, case management, and providing high-quality assessments. The position promotes hybrid working and offers extensive training and support. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, substantial experience, and knowledge of current social care legislation. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving client independence and choice.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave

Extensive Employee Assistance Programme

Generous local government salary-related pension

Lifestyle discounts

2 paid volunteering days per year

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience as a Social Worker.
• Experience providing professional, reflective supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct service provision via phone and home visits.
• Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and legal casework.

Skills

Knowledge of The Care Act

Knowledge of The Mental Capacity Act

Safeguarding enquiries

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Senior Social Worker - Guildford Locality Team, SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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This role has a starting salary of £46,399 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

We are hiring a new Senior Social Worker to join our Guildford Locality team. The team is based in central Guildford and values extensive training, diversity, inclusion, and strong teamwork. We promote hybrid working, expecting team members to work in the office at least two days a week, with additional client visits throughout the 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
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave
• Generous local government salary-related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping, and more
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development resources available through our hub

About The Team

The Guildford Locality is one of Surrey's largest teams. You will join a supportive, skilled, and creative team that values work ethic, honesty, reliability, and thorough assessments. We aim to provide a high-quality service.

About The Role

As a Senior Social Worker, you may work across Duty and Allocations, involving safeguarding adults, case management of D2A cases, joint work with Occupational Therapists and Surrey's Reablement Team. You will conduct service provision via phone and home visits, promoting clients' choice and independence using Surrey’s strength-based approach.

You will undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, Mental Capacity Assessments, and legal casework, including complex case management. You will also supervise team members and contribute to complex case discussions as part of CPD.

Training, support, and regular supervision will be provided to help you transition and develop in the role. We seek motivated, flexible professionals with high standards and knowledge of current legislation relevant to social care.

Shortlisting Criteria

• A relevant degree and registration with Social Work England
• Substantial post-qualification experience as a Social Worker
• Experience providing professional, reflective supervision and guidance
• Knowledge of The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding enquiries, with experience in complex situations

Applicants must have a valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle to travel across Surrey. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabilities or health conditions.

The application deadline is 23:59 on 01/06/2025, with interviews scheduled for 13/06/2025. We look forward to your application—please click the apply online button below.