Adults - Social Worker - East 1 Area
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£43,633 / year
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2461 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Surrey County Council is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Surrey County Council assigned 63 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2461 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2461 Social workers Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Introduction
This role has a starting salary of £43,633 per annum, based on working 36 hours per week, pro rata for any part time working.
We are hiring a Social Worker to join our fantastic East 1 Area team covering Reigate, Banstead and Tandridge but with a hybrid work style consisting of remote working and two days in the office (pro-rata).
We are proud to consider ourselves a forward thinking, motivational team with a strong ethos of cultural growth and continuous education and learning. We are looking for an individual who shares our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our residents.
Our Offer to You
- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rated for part time opportunities)
- 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 our Team
We’ve recently restructured and are launching an exciting new way of working — and this is your chance to be part of it from the very start. You’ll have real influence in shaping practice, building strong team cultures and helping us deliver a values-driven, strengths-based service that truly puts residents first. Our new operating model brings together Connect to Community (C2C) and Area Teams, creating a seamless journey for residents:
- Our C2C Teams act as the first point of response, providing urgent assessments, safeguarding, and support planning.
- Our Area Teams offer continuity for those with longer-term or complex needs, focusing on proactive case management and person-centred care.
Our new operating model is designed to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and increase meaningful time with people in their communities, focusing on what really matters: listening, building relationships and creating solutions that work.
We’re proud to offer flexible working, giving you the freedom to work in ways that suit your life while staying connected to supportive, high-performing teams. Everything we do is guided by our values — collaboration, respect and ambition for our residents and we’re looking for people who share our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to them. If you want to be part of a service that’s growing, evolving and committed to doing things differently, this is the place to build your next chapter.
We are a large team that support individuals across community and hospital settings. We celebrate diversity and believe that differences make us stronger. Our East 1 Area team supports those from the age of 18 upwards with eligible care support needs. We provide advice and guidance with a vast range of community resources and support networks. The team strives to safeguard those who require additional support whilst promoting independence and choice. You will always find our team friendly and approachable, whilst supporting each other with an active reflective and learning culture.
About the Role
As a Social Worker in Surrey, you will work across various unique projects that ensure that the people we support can enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle.
You will be able to supervise less experienced members of staff within the team and support their development. In return for all your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level. In turn, you will receive professional supervision and be working in a team of motivated, dedicated and friendly colleagues.
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:
- Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.
- Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012.
- Experience in Social Work, including assessment and risk management skills.
- Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of practice issues.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
- Describe a time when you supported an adult with care and support needs to achieve outcomes that were important to them. What was your approach and what was the result?
- Tell us about a situation where you had to make a difficult professional decision involving risk. How did you reach your decision and what was the outcome?
- Give an example of when you worked with partner agencies, families, or other professionals to improve outcomes for an adult. What was your role and what impact did your involvement have?
- Describe a time when you identified a safeguarding concern. What action did you take and how did you ensure the adult's voice remained central to the process?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.
Surrey has both urban and rural areas and area based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and 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.
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.
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 Bianca Kelly or Su Owens (Team Managers) by email [email protected] / [email protected]
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 1st of November 2026 with interview dates to be confirmed.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is East Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.
Our Commitment
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 shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, 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.
Attached documents:
- BM-2016-188 - PS9SC - Social Worker (4) (1).pdf - Social Worker- Job Description
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Where this offer sits in the market
Social workers (SOC 2461) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~99k in sample- Offer £43,633
- Middle half £39,260–49,400
- Median £44,044
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£39,260–49,400), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
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