Surrey - Social Worker - Older People Team

Eden Brown Synergy; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Older People Team at Surrey County Council. This role involves assessing needs, supporting individuals to promote independence, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should have strong assessment and risk management skills with a commitment to providing high-quality service. Benefits include DBS checks, referral bonuses, and support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

Benefits

DBS check processed and paid for

Referral bonus

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in Adult Social Care, preferably with older adults.
• Confident working in a strengths-based, person-centred way.
• Able to work collaboratively with families, carers, MDTs, and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and identify eligible needs for adults and carers.
• Develop, review, and monitor person-centred support plans promoting choice, control, and independence.
• Support the duty / intake function by responding to urgent issues and managing risk.

Skills

Strong assessment

Safeguarding

Risk management

Collaboration with families and MDTs

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with SWE

Job description

Overview

Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for Surrey County Council who are looking for Social Worker (Older People Team)

Job Advert - Social Worker (Older People Team) - Surrey

Location: Surrey

Team: Older People / Adult Social Care

Contract: Locum

Role: Social Worker

Rate : (Add your rate here if needed)

Surrey County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Older People Team, delivering a high-quality professional service to adults, their families, and carers in line with the Care Act.

The role involves assessing needs, promoting independence, and supporting individuals to remain safe and well in the community. You will use an asset-based approach and work closely with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop outcome-focused support plans. The post requires strong professional judgment, risk management skills, and the ability to support individuals through changing, complex circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and identify eligible needs for adults and carers.
• Develop, review, and monitor person-centred support plans promoting choice, control, and independence.
• Encourage involvement and ownership of care planning, including clear explanation of Direct Payments.
• Support individuals to retain skills, confidence, and prevent or delay deterioration.
• Work with families to facilitate contingency planning.
• Consider NHS Continuing Healthcare as part of assessment work.
• Support the duty / intake function by responding to urgent issues and managing risk.
• Provide escalation and professional guidance to colleagues where required.
• Apply and uphold key legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Support Surrey's duties around Counter Terrorism and the reduction of radicalisation risks.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Social Worker registered with SWE.
• Experience in Adult Social Care, preferably with older adults.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management skills.
• Confident working in a strengths-based, person-centred way.
• Able to work collaboratively with families, carers, MDTs, and partner agencies.

Benefits

• Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Refer someone who might be interested in and get £300 referral bonus !!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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