Adults Social Worker Mental Health and Learning Disabilities

Posting date:	02 March 2026
Salary:	£42,239 to £45,135 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 March 2026
Location:	Woking, Surrey, GU21 6JD
Remote working:	Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company:	Surrey County Council
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	SCC/TP/287930/4677_1772467328

Summary

This role has a starting salary of £42,239 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a full-time position but part-time applications are also welcomed.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in collaborative, innovative environments? We're looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our Connect to Community (C2C) Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism Team.

Roles are available within Connect to Community at the following locations:

• Millmead House, Guildford (West 1)
• Victoria Gate, Woking (West 2)

This is a hybrid role where the expectation is a minimum of 20% of the week in the office, as well as working in locations to meet the demands of the role as required.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, 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
• 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

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 the lives of our residents.  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. 

About the Role

As a Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will deliver professional social work practice within a fast‑paced, front‑door environment, supporting adults at times of change, risk or crisis.

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. You will receive regular professional supervision, strong management support, and opportunities to influence practice as the service continues to grow and embed.

You will:

• Undertake strengths-based assessments in line with the Care Act‑
• Work with adults, carers and families to identify outcomes and develop proportionate support plans
• Promote independence, wellbeing and prevention through timely advice and intervention
• Contribute to duty and intake activity, including responding to urgent situations and arranging immediate support to manage risk
• Identify safeguarding concerns and contribute to safeguarding planning with guidance from senior colleagues
• Ensure NHS Continuing Healthcare is considered as part of assessments
• Work collaboratively with partners to deliver joined up, person centred responses.

Alongside casework, you will be encouraged to share feedback, ideas and learning to help shape the ongoing development of the service.

Shortlisting Criteria

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.
• Have applied knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practice
• 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.

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 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.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 15th March 2026 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local 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!

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 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.