Adult's Social Worker - Guildford Locality Team

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

8/8/2025

This role full-time, permanent position has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.

We are excited to be hiring a Social Worker to join our fantastic Guildford Locality Team based at Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BB.

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 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
• Investing in individual growth and career progression
• Ensuring our workplaces and practices are supportive and inclusive
  
  
  

About The Role

The Guildford Locality Team is very varied, allowing those who wish to do so, to specialise in their area of interest. Alternatively, move between the sub-teams and develop a whole range of specialist knowledge! We are forward thinking and motivational, incorporating multi-agency and collaborative working. We are ambitious and promote opportunities for team members and customers alike.

On a daily basis, you will meet with clients to understand their care needs and how they can be supported to provide the best outcomes.

As a Senior Social Worker you will carry out:

• Care Act assessments
• Carers assessments
• Safeguarding work
• Partnership working with our community Health, charity and voluntary organisations
  
  
  

This role is a really fantastic opportunity to promote strengths-based and person-centred practice when supporting our residents, and ensuring our valued service users have the opportunity to enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful life.

With this in mind, we are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified and registered social work professional with a variety of skills and experiences. Whether you enjoy duty, long term assessment, varied caseload, or D2A work, etc. – we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria

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

• Completion of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Registration with Social Work England (We recognise there will be exceptions to this so please speak to us if you are in any doubt)
  
  
  

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care 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.

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 Julie Williams by email at [email protected] or Ishita Narayan at [email protected].

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 24/08/2025 with interview dates to be confirmed.

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

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

Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas.

Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils.

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.

Our Behaviours

The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also 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.