Mental Health Social Worker

The starting salary for this role is £21,816.50 per annum (pro rata to £43,633 FTE), working 18 hours per week.We are excited to be hiring a permanent, part-time Social Worker to join our fantastic Mid Surrey Mental Health Team based at Pippbrook house in Dorking, supporting residents across the local boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office, working within the communities we serve, and working from home.Our Offer to You26 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 leaveA 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 leaveAn Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesWellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shoppingA chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residentsAbout The RoleAs a Mental Health Social Worker, you will be expected to assess 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. We are looking for an enthusiastic social worker who can provide effective support for people with mental health needs using a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control. You will need to be flexible to work in a challenging environment. You will be supported and will benefit from a structured induction programme.We are a supportive and friendly team, where members feel valued. Together we have a wealth of Mental Health knowledge and experience and there is a strong emphasis on learning and development which is promoted via regular supervision, team meetings and reflection sessions. There is opportunity within the team to explore readiness for professional development such as the Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor training pathways.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 EnglandSuccessful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012Experience working with mental health needs and managing riskA working knowledge of Care Act legislation including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomesCommitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledgeA full driving licence and have use of a vehicle insured for work/business purposesTo apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 2 questions:Please outline what interests you in working for a mental health social care team.Please provide further detail on your experience managing mental health needs and risks that arise due to mental disorder.Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.Contact UsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. You are welcome to liaise with Sarah Dee, Team Manager, at Sarah.Dee@surreycc.gov.uk or 07971888377.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 6th September 2026 with interviews planned 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! 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.