Mental Health Social Worker

The starting salary for this position is £42,239 per annum, working 36 hours per week (pro rata for part time).

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in collaborative, innovative environments? We're looking fordedicated Social Workers to join our fantastic Mental Health Social Care teams. We are open to applications from both experienced and newly-qualified social workers who are passionate about supporting adults with mental health needs.

"Working and training with Surrey County Council as a Mental Health Social Worker has been a rewarding experience. I feel supported by management and my colleagues who are experienced and knowledgeable. We also find time to socialise which has been a fun bonus" – Issy Irwin, Mental Health Social Worker

We're proud to offer flexible working, with team bases across the County. We currently have the following vacancies:

• Tandridge (Oxted) - 1
• Dorking – 3
• Guildford – 1
• Surrey Heath (Camberley) – 1
• Mental Health Hospital Discharge (Based in Woking but Countywide) – 2

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 C2CTeams 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.

These roles sit within our Mental Health Service which sits within the Area model.

About our Team

The team consists of Approved Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Social Care Assistants. This role will include hybrid working with an expectation of being office based 2 days per week. We will provide an induction, supervision and regular reflective practice sessions for additional peer support and learning.

About the Role

The Mental Health Service delivers services to Surrey residents who meet social care criteria in line with the Care Act. We communicate with partner agencies to ensure a high standard of service for Surrey residents who have mental health needs and their carers. Team members are friendly, cohesive and proud of their record in providing an effective service in the community. 

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will be carrying out assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and providing direct social work intervention in relation to those with mental health needs. 

Everything we do is guided by our values — collaboration, respect and ambition for our residents — and we're looking for Social Workers 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 about doing things differently, this is the place to build your next chapter.