Team Manager

Surrey County Council; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Woking seeks a Team Manager for its Children's Assessment Team. The successful candidate will need a qualified social work degree and relevant experience in social work. The role offers flexible working with both home and office options. Additional benefits include a competitive salary ranging from £54,636 to £58,953 annually, along with comprehensive well-being support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Pay for Social Worker England Registration fee

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Completed ASYE within two years of qualifying.
• Four years post-qualified experience.
• Evidence of supervising students or other qualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Join and lead the Children's Assessment Team.
• Work with residents in the community using agile methods.
• Ensure compliance with DBS checks.

Skills

Qualified Social Work degree

Car driver with a valid UK license

UK social work experience

Ability to cope under pressure

Education

Social Work degree

SWE Registration

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working.

We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. 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. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is 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.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Commitment to Inclusion

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.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration
• Car driver with a valid UK license
• ASYE completed within two years of qualifying
• UK social work experience
• Four years post-qualified experience
• Evidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staff
• Working in an Assessment team can be fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure?

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Training and Development

Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child‑centred approach.

Salary

The salary range for Team Managers is £54,636 - £58,953 per annum based on a 36‑hour working week.

Benefits

• We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• 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 dependants 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
• Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker

Our Progress

We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children’s histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences. Our strong training and development offer in Surrey helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children’s services. You can read the full report HERE.

Apply

If you are considering your next professional opportunity and looking for an ambitious and highly motivated employer who is continuously striving for better services for children and young people, then our Surrey Children’s Services would love to hear from you.