Adults Social Worker and Senior Social Worker - LD&A

The starting salary for our Social Worker roles is £40,929 per annum (pro rata for part time).

The starting salary for our Senior Social Worker roles is £49,464 per annum.

We currently have 3 PS9SC Social Worker and 1 PS10SC
Senior Social Worker position available in our Learning Disabilities and Autism Team based in the West at our office in Guildford.

We are looking for Social Workers to join our amazing Learning Disabilities & Autism Service. We are looking for individuals who share 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

The West Learning Disability and Autism Team support adults in the west area of Surrey (Waverley, Guildford, Woking, Surrey Heath, Runnymede and Spelthorne). We believe everybody has strengths and has something wonderful to offer society, and these are embraced and empowered by our staff. As a team we have a very stable compliment of staff with extensive experience of working with this group of people.

There is a real emphasis on development, reflection and support within the team.

About the Role

As a Social Worker you will complete S9 Care Act Assessments, Reviews, Support plans, S42 Safeguarding Enquiries, joint working with other professionals including Health, and collaborating with other stakeholders such as carers and advocates. We offer a supportive working environment where training and development is prioritised. As a Social Worker in Surrey you will work across various unique projects that ensure 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.

As a Senior Social Worker you will be expected to have experience in assessing the social care needs of service users and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. You will provide effective support to individuals using a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control.

You will supervise and support staff and will need to be flexible to work in a challenging environment, You will be supported and will benefit from a structured induction programme.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our :

Social Worker
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and completion of ASYE (where applicable).

Experience of working within a strengths-based approach to support individuals and families.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Experience of safeguarding enquiries, applying professional judgement in complex situations.
Skilled in completing assessments, support plans, and reviews, ensuring positive outcomes.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, engaging effectively with individuals, families, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.
Excellent organisational skills, able to manage competing…