Adults Senior Social Care Assistant - West 1 Area

The starting salary for this role is £34,660 per annum (pro rata for part time).

We are excited to be looking for a Senior Social Care Assistant to join our amazing West Area 1 team. 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.

If you come and work with us, you will find yourself part of an extremely friendly, supportive team where you will benefit from peer support and a strong focus on your career development. You will become an integral part of a team that supports people to achieve good outcomes by focusing on personalisation and a strengths-based approach.

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 the Team

We are a caring and committed team serving residents who find themselves in need of drawing on care and support, and who may have physical disabilities, illness, or sensory impairments.

The Team works closely with carers, family members and partner organisations to enable residents to live their best possible life, ensuring that no one is left behind. We are committed to ensuring carers and family members feel supported, given the vital role they perform in the life of those who matter most to them.

We are a professional team made up of a variety of roles and backgrounds, and we are committed to learning and development at both an individual and team level

West Area 1 covers the geographical areas of Guildford, Waverley and Surrey Heath Borough Council and as a part of the job role you will be expected to travel and case hold across the wider area and support our duty function

We are a forward thinking and diverse team incorporating multi-agency and collaborative working to promote opportunities for team members and customers. We foster close working relationships with our health colleagues. We have good staff retention and excellent opportunities for career development as well as continued professional development within the team through reflective practice including and team champion roles

About the Role

On a daily basis, you will be meeting with clients to understand their care and needs, how they can be supported and to provide the best outcomes for them. Your work will include but is not limited to:

S9 Care Act assessments
S10 Carers assessments
Mental capacity assessments
Risk Assessments
Multi-disciplinary meetings
Safeguarding work
Partnership working closely with our community Health, charity and voluntary organisations.

West 1 Area Team is formulated with Allocation Workers and Duty Workers who collectively support across the Area Team as the need arises.

How to apply

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

The ability to empathise with, and show compassion towards, individuals in need of social care assistance.
Experience of working with residents with a variety of physical and cognitive social care needs, including strength-based assessments, home visits, and support plans.
Working knowledge of the Care Act legislation and how it impacts the work we do.
The ability to independently take the initiative and adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both verbally and in writing.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.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:

Looking at our advert, and considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about the relevant experience or transferable skills you have that you can bring to this role?
What three qualities do you have that would make you a good Senior Social Care Assistant and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability?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 04/10/2026 with interviews planned for 16th October 2026.

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 West Surrey Council, subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.

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