Surrey County Council

The starting salary for this role is 16.87 per hour PLUS an additional 2.53 per hour annual leave allowance. This role offers flexible working with availability for before and after school hours, during school holidays and at the weekend. It is offered as a Bank opportunity, meaning any hours worked will be agreed with you in advance with your line manager. Interested in earning and learning while making a real difference to a disabled child and their family in Surrey? We are looking for people who have the passion and dedication to help ensure that children with disabilities are enabled to reach their full potential. Although you might not have worked as a Support Worker before - if you have experience of working with disabled children in a different setting, we have a strong in-house training programme that will build on your existing skills and give you the confidence to grow in this career. Our Offer to You Generous Annual leave allowance Flexibility to work around your existing job or other commitments Paid travel expenses Paid training and study time (NVQ3 or equivalent with supervision and child specific training) An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours A generous local government salary related pension Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Work organised around your skills, experience and location in Surrey A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role of a Children Support Worker Our Children with Disabilities Outreach Service provides care and support for children with disabilities in their home or in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality assured service as part of a child's care plan, with the overall mission of improving outcomes for disabled children in Surrey. We are looking to grow our team of Support Workers across all areas of Surrey! This is a challenging but genuinely rewarding career where you will play a key role in supporting children to reach their full potential. This will involve helping them in their own home with personal care and manual handling tasks but also helping them to access leisure and community opportunities. We match our Support Workers to the child based on your experience, skills and availability; ensuring we provide a consistent service that is specially tailored both to the child's care plan and your strengths. We support children across Surrey, but will aim to match you with a child within half an hour of your home. Due to the nature of the role, you should be confident and comfortable in a lone working environment, It is essential that you can drive and have access to your own vehicle. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience of working with children and young people An understanding of the needs of disabled children and their families Safeguarding knowledge and experience Flexibility to work at key times: before and after school hours, during the school holidays and weekends Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. 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. Please note, this role is not open to visa sponsorship therefore you will need to be able to provide evidence that you are eligible to work in the UK. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 3 questions: Please tell us about what motivated you to apply for this role. Please tell us about any experience you have of working with children or young people with disabilities. What skills or training do you have that is relevant to the role? The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 14th September 2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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. 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.

The starting salary for this role is 34,660 per annum, based on working 36 hours per week. We welcome both full-time and part-time applications. This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal time as we prepare for and implement new responsibilities arising from the Renters' Rights Act. The successful candidate will help shape our approach to this significant legislative change, working closely with local authority partners across Buckinghamshire and Surrey to ensure tenants are protected and businesses understand their responsibilities. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in an emerging area of consumer protection while contributing to wider Trading Standards priorities. 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 About The Role We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trading Standards Officer to support the delivery of Trading Standards functions while taking a lead role in the development of our response to the Renters' Rights Act. Working alongside experienced officers, you will contribute to investigations, project work, intelligence gathering and enforcement activity. You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining effective partnerships with colleagues across local government and other enforcement agencies. A particular focus of this role will be: Acting as the Trading Standards Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for matters relating to the Renters' Rights Act. Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with housing, licensing and environmental health teams across Buckinghamshire and Surrey. Supporting collaborative working arrangements through Local Government Reorganisation and into the future East Surrey and West Surrey authorities. Researching student accommodation provision and helping to develop educational resources relating to the Renters' Rights Act. Sharing best practice with partner organisations on enforcement approaches, powers of entry, seizure and wider regulatory considerations. Monitoring developments relating to the proposed landlord register and identifying opportunities to support Trading Standards activity. Preparing reports, maintaining records and supporting legal and enforcement processes where required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys partnership working, research, problem-solving and delivering positive outcomes for residents. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience working within a regulatory, enforcement, compliance, consumer protection or related environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with a range of stakeholders. Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret information and identify practical solutions. Experience of preparing reports and maintaining accurate records. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Hold a Trading Standards qualification or demonstrate commensurate experience and knowledge of the broad scope of Trading Standards matters. A driving licence and access to a car are required. The role will require travel across Buckinghamshire and Surrey. The role supports agile working and the administrative base will be either at Woodhatch Place in Reigate or the Walton Street offices in Aylesbury. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please describe your experience of working within a regulatory, enforcement, compliance, consumer protection or similar environment. What was your role, and what outcomes did you achieve? This role requires building effective partnerships across a range of organisations. Please provide an example of how you have developed and maintained productive working relationships with colleagues, partners or external stakeholders to achieve a shared objective. Please give an example of a piece of research, analysis or investigation you have undertaken. How did you gather and interpret the information, and how did your findings inform decisions, actions or improvements? This role involves managing competing priorities while maintaining accurate records and reports. Please describe a time when you had to balance multiple pieces of work simultaneously. How did you organise yourself, and what was the outcome? This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/08/2026 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 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.

The starting salary for these positions is 52,529 - 56,388 per annum , inclusive of market supplement (NHS Band 7 equivalent) for working 36 hours per week, across 42 weeks of the year , pro-rata to 56,698 - 60,864. The Surrey Schools Speech and Language Therapy Team have an exciting new opportunity for a Clinical Team Lead to join our fantastic team in the East of Surrey, supporting children with a complex profile that prevents them accessing schools successfully. Our offer to you 42-week contract, working across term-time and an additional, flexible 15 days for CPD, project work and supervision activities as well as 10 weeks holiday in non-term time Paid RCSLT membership and HCPC fees Belonging to a team of students, therapists and assistants led by a Therapies Manager who is an SLT Comprehensive clinical supervision programme including a buddy, 1:1 meetings with line manager, extensive in house training programme and formal external training opportunities, access to clinical effectiveness groups, case study groups and enhanced probation support, termly whole-team study days, and encouragement to join and attend CEN's relating to practice An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carers leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role The School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Service is part of Surrey's offer to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities of children and young people within mainstream schools and specialist provision. The Service is part of the Early Intervention and Prevention Service in Surrey's Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate, working collaboratively with other teams such as Educational Psychology, Specialist Teachers and Team around the School. Our aim is for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs to receive the right support at the right time. We do this through assessment and intervention, equipping families and professionals with the skills and resources to work together to help and support children with SLCN. We work with children and young people with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plan) and those at SEN (Special Education Needs) support. In this role you will coordinate the support and develop our offer for children with a complex profile that prevents them accessing schools successfully. You will adapt therapy approaches and incorporate the family and child's views to ensure our offer is person centred and accessible outside a typical learning environment As a Clinical Team Lead you will have a management role which includes working alongside the other Team Leads to support and develop an enthusiastic and friendly team who work in mainstream and specialist schools. Your key responsibilities will include: Holding your own specialist clinical caseload Providing clinical supervision and line management to members of the SLT Team Supporting with second opinions, observation, training and shadowing opportunities for colleagues, and supporting student placements Working with management on the operational and strategic development of services to our schools across Surrey Through a joint up approach with colleagues across Surrey, you will ensure the wider team is informed of current research and evidence base, and that clinical practice is of high quality. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy Registered membership of the Health and Care Professions Council and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists At least 5 years post graduate experience, and specific experience of working within schools A working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice Experience of line managing and supporting others including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students and work experience placements Experience of working within an effective multidisciplinary team Experience of training and positively influencing practice in large staff teams A continuing commitment to learning and development of self, and others, with regard to evidence base and research Evidence of strong organisation and prioritisation skills Evidence of building and establishing relationships with families and education providers, with the ability to manage complex situations In this position, you will work alongside a wide range of education professionals including providers of Alternative Provision. This post would suit candidates with a clinical background in supporting children and young people with Autism and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and candidates will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. 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. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions: Are you registered with the HCPC and RCSLT, and have permission to work in the UK? Yes/No, or please provide further details Have you been working as an SLT for at least five years? Yes/No, or please provide further details Do you have current working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice? Please tell us more about how you gained this. Please tell us about your experience of working with families and others in complex situations? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14.09.2026 with interviews planned to follow. Please note, we will be looking at applications as they come in and may shortlist in advance of closing date. We therefore encourage an early application. 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. 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.

This role has a starting salary of 48,698 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be recruiting a Unit4 Service Delivery Agent (HR & Payroll) to join our fantastic team. This role is based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate and offers the flexibility of a hybrid working model. Our current expectation is a minimum of two days per week in the office, with the opportunity to discuss this arrangement during the interview process. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) plus bank holidays 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 Role As an important member of the team, you will help ensure that the Unit4 system runs smoothly and performs effectively, while supporting the delivery of a high-quality service. Reporting to the Service Delivery Team Leader, you will be part of the wider IT & Digital Service and work within a supportive and collaborative team. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work and contribute to a positive and fast-paced working environment. Key responsibilities of the Unit4 Service Delivery Agent include: Provide second-line support for HR and Payroll users, helping to resolve system issues quickly and effectively Act as a main point of contact for customer queries, investigating problems, keeping customers updated, and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner Carry out regular support and maintenance tasks for the HR and Payroll system Work closely with colleagues and other teams to resolve more complex issues, escalating them when needed Keep accurate records of customer contacts, issues, and resolutions using Cherwell, SharePoint, and other document management systems Test new and updated system functionality to make sure it works correctly and meets business requirements Create and carry out test plans and test scripts, including automated testing where appropriate Support projects, system upgrades, service improvements, and other initiatives to improve the service Share knowledge, provide guidance, and support other team members when required. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Experience supporting Unit4 ERP/MySurrey, particularly in HR and Payroll, including knowledge of UK payroll processes, Local Government payroll, Local Government and Teachers' Pension schemes, payroll reporting and the employee lifecycle (from recruitment through to leaving employment) Good knowledge of Forms, Workflows, Flex-fields, and Attributes within Unit4 Experience using SQL, including reading, writing, and analysing scripts Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve system issues The ability to work well with others and build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers An understanding of the ITIL service management framework and how it supports IT service delivery To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please confirm how many years' experience you have providing support for Unit4/Agresso. Outline your areas of expertise in Unit4/Agresso, and the context in which you gained this experience. Please detail your functional knowledge/expertise in any of the Unit4/Agresso HR or Payroll modules or processes. Give an example of a time you resolved an issue for a customer or improved the customer service experience using your Unit4/Agresso experience. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 20/09/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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 on our website. 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.

This permanent role has a starting salary of 28,546 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Learning Disability & Autism and Transitions Adult Social Care team as a Business Support Assistant. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2-3 days per week on average and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) 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 Role This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Learning Disability & Autism and Transitions Team, designed to deliver integrated and responsive support to adults across Surrey. As a Business Support Assistant, you will be at the heart of this new way of working, helping to shape and support the delivery of vital services. Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and dynamic, offering a mix of routine and ad hoc tasks that contribute directly to the smooth running of the hub. You will: Be the first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, providing a professional and empathetic response and ensuring queries are directed appropriately Maintain and update systems and databases, ensuring accurate records are kept supporting service delivery and reporting Prepare and send out correspondence, reports, and documentation to support operational and management teams Coordinate meetings and appointments, including diary management, room bookings, preparation of materials and note taking Support resource management, following ordering procedures to ensure the hub has the supplies and tools needed to operate effectively Work collaboratively across teams, adapting to changing priorities and supporting colleagues in a flexible and agile way Contribute to service improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the quality of administrative support. This role offers a unique chance to be part of a team, where your input and adaptability will help shape the future of learning disability support in Surrey. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Proven ability to work in a busy office environment, managing competing priorities effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and clients Competence in using a range of IT tools and systems, including databases and Microsoft Office applications Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records and handle enquiries, with an understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles Willingness and ability to travel across service sites as required. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: What interests you about working in Learning Disability & Autism and Transitions Adult Social Care, and how do you see your role contributing to its success? Describe a time when you had to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. How did you ensure tasks were completed effectively and on time? How do you ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information or enquiries? Give an example of how you've worked collaboratively within a team to deliver excellent customer service. What was your role and what was the outcome? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31st August 2026 with interviews planned for 15th September 2026. 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 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.

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is 31,659 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We're excited to be hiring a new Information Officer to join Surrey County Council's fantastic Adult Social Care Information and Advice Service based at Dakota in Weybridge. To help you settle in and feel fully supported, all new team members will work from the office 4 days per week during the initial induction and training period (up to 12 weeks). Once you're confident and ready to work independently, you'll move to a hybrid pattern - typically 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. Flexibility will be required, as there will be times when you'll need to come into the office more often depending on team or service needs. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service plus bank holidays 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 Role The Adult Social Care Information and Advice Service serves as the first point of contact - our 'front door' - for anyone seeking support from Surrey's Adult Services. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you'll handle a diverse and engaging range of enquiries. While the environment can be demanding, it's also highly rewarding. You'll be trusted to make informed, independent decisions and encouraged to bring your energy, ideas, and initiative to help continuously enhance the quality of our service. We're looking for someone enthusiastic and committed to making a difference to the lives of our residents. In this role, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values growth and continuous improvement, playing a key role in delivering the high-quality service we're proud to offer. Your key responsibilities as an ASC Information Officer will include: Responding to enquiries from both the public and professionals seeking support for adults, offering clear and comprehensive information about local care and support services. Your guidance will help individuals understand how adult social care works in their area, explore available care and funding options, and navigate the process of accessing the right support. Acting as the first point of contact for incoming enquiries, managing each interaction within agreed service level targets and using your judgement to assess urgency and risk so that responses are prioritised and handled effectively. Working closely with colleagues across Surrey to help coordinate timely responses to requests for support, advice, information and safeguarding concerns. Engaging with residents and their families to gather important background information, providing vital insight to support partner agencies and ensure the right help is put in place. Playing a key role in emergency responses, working alongside police and ambulance teams to coordinate activity and ensure the right resources are deployed quickly and efficiently in critical situations. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: A good understanding of social care and health issues, with a basic awareness of public sector and voluntary agencies Experience of providing a high standard of customer care and professionalism High level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to deal with sensitive calls or situations empathetically Excellent IT skills and ability to use databases with a high standard of accuracy Ability to work effectively and flexibly and as part of a team A Basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following 4 questions (each with a maximum limit of 200 words): Please describe your experience of providing high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment. What systems or databases have you used in your previous roles? How have you used IT systems and databases to manage information accurately and efficiently? Please tell us about a time you worked collaboratively to respond to a challenging situation or emergency. What is your understanding of adult social care and the role of public and voluntary sector agencies in supporting individuals? We're looking for you to evidence relevant experience combined with a natural capacity for empathy to deal with sensitive or potentially distressing calls. A keen eye for detail and accuracy when inputting information onto databases is also key. If you share our enthusiasm and commitment for helping our residents with their requests and enquiries, please do not hesitate in applying. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 30th August 2026. Interviews planned for the week commencing 7th September 2026. Interviews will include a 10-minute presentation in a format of your choice on a topic shared in advance. 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 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.

The starting salary for this position is 12.83 per hour plus 15% annual leave allowance. There is also an additional 2.50 allowance per hour when working unclothed. Surrey Adult Learning is seeking reliable and professional unclothed Life Models to pose for adult art classes. We are particularly looking for models to work at our Guildford centre on Thursdays (daytime and evening) and at the Woking centre on Wednesday evenings, for learners to draw, paint or sculpt from in their classes. Availability for consecutive weeks is desirable. This is a zero hour (bank) contract, which means that we do not guarantee to offer you work on a regular basis. A typical life class can range from 2 hours to 5 hours. The hours worked would be during term time only, for up to 37 weeks per year. Surrey Adult Learning has seven centres across North and Southwest Surrey, although life drawing is only delivered at the following centres: Guildford Adult Learning Centre, Sydenham Road, Guildford, GU1 3RX Woking Adult Learning Centre, Hoebrook Close, Westfield, Woking, GU22 9PE Camberley Adult Learning Centre, France Hill Drive, Camberley, GU15 3QB Molesey Adult Learning Centre, Ray Road, West Molesey, KT8 2LG Our Offer to You Annual leave allowance An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Discounts on Surrey Adult Learning courses (conditions apply) About the Role Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. As a Life Model, you will work with experienced tutors and adult learners, posing for drawing, painting and sculpture sessions. In return, you will have the opportunity to support adult learners in developing their artistic skills while working in a respectful and welcoming environment. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Can maintain poses for agreed periods of time. Are punctual, dependable and able to follow instruction. Have an interest in art, creativity and adult learning. Are comfortable working in a professional educational environment. Can travel independently to the Adult Learning centres. Previous modelling experience is desirable but not essential. We are particularly interested in hearing from people of all ages, backgrounds, body types and abilities, as diversity enriches the learning experience for our students. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following: What previous experience do you have of life modelling? Please include artistic practice, performing arts, or similar relevant activities. How would you contribute to creating a professional, respectful and inclusive environment for adult learners? Describe how you would demonstrate professionalism and reliability when working with tutors and learners. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/10/2026 however applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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 on our website. 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.

The starting salary for this permanent position is 24,092 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. The pattern of your hours can be discussed at interview. This position can also be offered on a part-time basis (18 hours per working week). We're looking for a dedicated and caring Cleaner (Housekeeper) to join our Children's Home in Walton on Thames. As an essential part of our team, you'll help create a warm, safe and welcoming environment for up to four children aged 11-18. Our offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 after 2 years and 31 after 5 years (pro-rata for part-time hours) Option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave Generous local government pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days Paternity, adoption and dependants' leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Learning and development hub with extensive resources Lifestyle and wellbeing discounts (gym, travel, shopping) The chance to make a meaningful difference every single day About the Role As our Cleaner (Housekeeper), you'll take pride in keeping our home clean, organised and running smoothly. You'll help maintain the spaces where our children eat, relax, learn, and feel safe- and your work will directly contribute to creating an environment where they can feel at home. On a day to day basis you'll be responsible for: Keeping communal areas clean, tidy, and well-maintained (where necessary using powered equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners, carpet shampoo machines) Following hygiene, health and safety, and infection control standards Supporting with laundry and ensuring bedding and towels are readily available Reporting maintenance issues and helping keep the home running smoothly and safely Ordering and checking the quality of all groceries and cleaning supplies delivered to the home, and ensuring they are stored and rotated safely to maintain a well-kept home environment. Contributing to a nurturing, supportive environment for our young residents Above all, you'll treat our young people with dignity and respect - always remembering you are working in their home. Your Application Our team works closely to provide the best possible care for some of Surrey's most vulnerable children. At times the work can be emotionally demanding and challenging so you'll need to be adaptable and resilient working in this environment. To be considered for shortlisting for this position you will clearly evidence the below: Friendly, reliable and proactive Able to maintain high standards with good attention to detail Aware of health and safety requirements, including COSHH Organised, dependable and able to manage their time well Confident communicating and building appropriate relationships with young people Comfortable working independently and as part of a supportive team Committed to helping create a safe, welcoming home environment 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. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and respond to our 2 application questions: Please can you tell us about what has motivated you to apply for this position? Please can you tell us about any skills and experience you have that would be relevant for this position This advert closes at 23:59 on 09.09.2026 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 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.

The starting salary for this role is 48,698 per annum depending on experience and based on a 36-hour working week. This role is part of our Lawyers Career Scheme providing the opportunity to progress to 60,898 per annum. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week but we are willing to consider applications from candidates looking for part time hours (subject to a minimum commitment of 28 hours). Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Education Law? As an Education Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful and Lexcel accredited in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for fixed term contracts) 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 Role As an Education Lawyer, you will be providing timely, clear and effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the County Council in order to enable the County Council to discharge their functions lawfully and effectively. In this role you will manage a full and varied caseload and deliver innovative solutions with appropriate supervision. As part of the role you will undertake advocacy where required. You will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Advising schools on a broad range of legal matters such as Data Protection, Complaints, and Equalities Providing advice on Education law matters (including advice in the area of special educational needs) to the Council in respect of its duties and responsibilities in this area Managing pre-action Judicial Review challenges to Council decision making in this area Clerking Independent Review Panels for Permanent Exclusion hearings Our team culture is one which is friendly and engaged. If you are interested in developing and enhancing your existing skills whilst undertaking quality and varied work in the area of education, we'd love to hear from you. Your application To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence that you are a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in education law with an interest in developing this expertise further. We recognise transferable skills and are willing to consider candidates with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in litigation who can demonstrate an interest and awareness of education law and wish to further develop their skills in this rewarding area. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 13th September 2026 with interviews expected to take place in the week commencing 28th September 2026. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. 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 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.

This role has a starting salary of 31,659 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity for 12 months. Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and committed to delivering excellent customer service? Do you enjoy working with data, systems and processes, ensuring things are completed accurately and on time? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We are hiring a HR Transactions Officer to join our friendly and supportive HR Transaction Team on a fixed term/secondment basis. The position will be based at Surreys Dakota building in Weybridge. The position is open to hybrid working with 2 days a week required to be in the office. This is a great opportunity to play a vital role in the administration of employee pay and workforce records, ensuring colleagues across the organisation receive an efficient, accurate and professional service. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) 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 Role As an HR Transaction Officer, you will be responsible for processing a wide range of employee transactions and maintaining accurate workforce and payroll-related records. You will support the administration of contractual changes, family leave, sickness absence and employee pay records, ensuring information is entered accurately and processed within agreed timescales. Working as part of a busy team, you will provide a responsive service to employees and managers, maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality and customer care. What You'll Be Doing Processing a range of HR and payroll-related employee transactions accurately and efficiently. Creating, maintaining and updating electronic employee records and payroll information. Processing contractual changes, including changes to working hours and employment details. Setting up and maintaining employee payroll records and ensuring data is accurate and up to date. Administering maternity, paternity, adoption and other family-related leave arrangements. Processing sickness absence information and associated pay implications. Investigating and supporting the resolution of payroll discrepancies, including overpayments and underpayments. Responding to enquiries from employees and managers in a timely, professional and customer-focused manner. Managing electronic documentation and employee records in line with agreed procedures and compliance requirements. Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data held within HR and payroll systems. Supporting continuous improvement of processes and ways of working. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Excellent administrative and organisational skills. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Enjoy working with data, systems and processes. Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and customer service skills. Confidence using IT systems and databases. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while taking ownership of their responsibilities. Handles confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering a high-quality service. To apply, you will need to upload your CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: What has attracted you to apply for the HR Transaction Officer role, and how do your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position? Please provide an example of a time when you were responsible for maintaining or processing sensitive employee and/or payroll data. How did you ensure accuracy, and what was the outcome? Describe a situation where you successfully resolved a query or issue for a customer, employee, or manager. How did you approach the situation and ensure a positive outcome? This role involves processing a high volume of transactions while meeting strict deadlines. Tell us about a time when you had to manage competing priorities and ensure work was completed accurately and on time. What steps did you take? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 23/08/2026 with interviews planned to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. 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 on our website. 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.

The starting salary for this role is 48,698 per annum, working 36 hours per week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract or a secondment opportunity until 31.03.2027. We have an opportunity to join the Surrey Pension Team as a Pension Manager - Finance and make a significant contribution to our service. Operating with a degree of professional independence and autonomy the role will predominantly undertake operational work with some project-related work (the mix will vary according to the nature of the work). 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 About the Role In this role, you will lead a small team with responsibility for overseeing the financial management of the Surrey Pension Fund and delivering key operational activities. You will contribute to the delivery of the Surrey Pension Team Finance Strategy, including the preparation of the annual Pension Fund accounts and Annual Report, while ensuring that robust financial controls are in place and effectively monitoring both the service operating budget and the Fund budget. You will also support the day-to-day management of the Finance Team's workload and activities. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will build and maintain effective relationships with the Pension Fund Committee, Local Pension Board, employers, auditors, actuaries, funding managers, custodians, and the Fund pool and its partners. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation and governance of the Fund, providing expert financial oversight and support across key areas of activity. A key aspect of the role will be to champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and implement digital initiatives that align with service priorities. Through this work, you will help improve operational efficiency and deliver a positive customer experience. You will embrace the Surrey Pension Team's culture of high standards, accountability and professionalism, taking pride in delivering a first-class service and ensuring excellent outcomes for customers and stakeholders alike. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Degree qualified, or significant vocational experience demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work/roles. Professional qualification, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines. Knowledge of principles, practices, policies and procedures relating to business planning and financial and organisational management. Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals. Proven problem-solving skills, and the ability to exercise high levels of initiative to devise and implement workable solutions. Previous management experience including staff supervision, development and organisational skills. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Describe your experience in preparing financial statements or annual accounts. What was your role and what challenges did you overcome? Describe a time when you analysed complex financial data and presented your findings to a non-financial audience. What approach did you take to ensure clarity and impact? How do you approach financial forecasting and managing risk within a large fund or organisation? Tell us about your experience managing a team within a finance function. How did you foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/08/2026 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! 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.

The salary range for this role is 48,698 to 60,898 per annum depending on experience. This salary is based on a 36-hour working week. Part time applications will also be considered (subject to a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week). Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Adult Social Care law? As an Adult Social Care Lawyer , you will join a supportive, successful in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. The administrative base for the Council's Legal Services is Woodhatch Place (Reigate) and we have a support team based at Dakota (Weybridge) . The Council adopts an agile working policy with flexible working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio. You will be expected to attend a Surrey office a minimum of 40% of your working week, with the ability to access offices across Surrey's estate in Reigate, and Weybridge. The team are very approachable so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters with. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part-time hours) 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 Role As an Adult Social Care Lawyer, you will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Managing a varied caseload of Court of Protection cases Providing practical, clear advice on a range of areas including adult safeguarding, ordinary residence, Care Act 2014 care and support provision Providing internal training You will have the opportunity to join our Lawyers Career Scheme which will allow for accelerated career and salary progression based on performance. You will be supported through training, regular supervision and development plans to continue learning and developing your expertise and so achieve successful progression through the career scheme. We are looking for someone with experience of Adult Social Care law in either the private or public sector and has experience working with clients at all levels, with the ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice. Your Application To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: You are a Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority Experience of adult social care law in either the private or public sector Experience working with clients at all levels Ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31 August 2026 with interviews planned to follow week commencing 7 September 2026. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector. Candidates with private sector experience should have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver advice within local government. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. If you are looking for a role which is both varied and interesting with an opportunity to develop your existing skills and employment experience by working in local government, please click the apply button below to submit your application. For an informal discussion please contact Helen Kite via email at . 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.

This role has a starting salary of 31,659 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Legal Practice Support Officer to join our fantastic Legal Support team. The team is based in Dakota, Weybridge, We promote a hybrid approach to working where colleagues would be expected to attend the office for 2 days a week. We are a busy and supportive team with an aim to promote individual and team development. 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 About the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Practice Support Officer to join our friendly and fast-moving team. The team is situated in a sensitive and confidential legal environment, with the post requiring exceptional organisational and IT skills. The ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines is paramount. You will be expected to make straightforward decisions relating to your role, whilst maintaining strict confidentiality rules and excellent attention to detail. About the Role In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that financial processes within Legal Services and the wider council are followed. You will also be responsible for maintaining information databases and being a guardian for our case management system, iCasework. As a Practice Support Officer, you will need to meet strict deadlines, therefore the ability to cope under pressure is essential. You will also be providing support to lawyers e.g. preparing reports, creating and amending documents and answering telephone calls. Other duties include administration work with regards to the county's deeds, legal library subscriptions including post, which will require physical attendance at the office on a rota basis. You will be responsible for opening files for lawyers on our case management system and the physical retrieval and archiving of such files. You will be required to organise, locate, retrieve, and lift such materials therefore some manual handling will be required. This role requires you to work cooperatively as part of a team to deliver seamless business support and provide an administrative service to more than 60 lawyers in Legal Services including clients from other departments within Surrey County Council. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level. Familiar with one or more of the specific processes used in the relevant discipline. Competent in a range of IT tools, including all mi. Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers. Ability to prioritise and plan own workload in the context of conflicting priorities and work on own initiative. Previous relevant work experience. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Describe a time when you had to manage conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines. How did you organise your workload and what was the outcome? Please provide an example of when you have used IT systems or databases to support administrative or business processes. What tools did you use and how did you ensure accuracy? Tell us about a situation where you had to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues or customers. How did you ensure the interaction was effective? Please describe your experience of working with financial processes or other structured administrative procedures. What responsibilities did you hold, and how did you ensure accuracy and compliance? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 23/08/2026 with interviews planned for w/c 24/08/2026. 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 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.

This role has a starting salary of 34,660 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Team Leader to join our fantastic Reablement team. The team is based in Dorking and covers the East 2 area of Surrey. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) 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 The Reablement Service is part of the Adults Wellbeing and Health Partnerships directorate. We are a multi-disciplinary team who provide short term support for up to 6 weeks to people, usually in their own homes, to promote independence and choice by helping them work towards their reablement goals as set out in their support plan. Our aim is to help improve people's quality of life, maximise long term independence and enable people to remain or return to live in their own home within the community. We are an Occupational Therapy-led service, and our community workforce includes Occupational Therapists, Specialist Workers, Team Leaders, Integrated Reablement Workers and Reablement Assistants. All roles work in a way that seeks to improve people's lives by working on their strengths, rather than their weaknesses, and making use of the community and networks around them, as well as local authority-provided services. We work closely with some private providers across Surrey who are part of our Collaborative Reablement Service (CRS). CRS is an extension of our Reablement Teams - by having CRS partners we have more capacity to support more Surrey residents. About the Role As a Reablement Team Leader you will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day work of the team, to deliver a high-quality service in accordance with regulatory requirements. This will include triaging all cases needing reablement support and managing a small team of Reablement Assistants and Integrated Reablement Workers to support people to achieve their support plan goals. You will work alongside the Reablement Occupational Therapy team and wider Health and Social Care colleagues to deliver the best possible service to people we support. You will work part of your hours on a rolling weekend rota and will work closely with Team Leaders in other areas to support the wider Reablement Service and co-ordinate staff rotas. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: The ability to develop and review reablement programmes to support people achieve independence The ability to effectively line manage a diverse team The ability to plan, manage and prioritise a caseload and seek guidance where necessary The ability to work flexibly across an area to support staff and build local relationships with key partners Competency in a range of IT skills 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 Reablement Team Leader and how do these qualities support Surrey County Council's culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and adaptability? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16/08/2026 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.

This is a 9 month fixed term contract with a starting salary of 42,958 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are seeking an experienced Property Portfolio Lead to join our small team and help manage our property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic individual who knows how to problem solve and has great stakeholder management skills gained in a property or facilities management type role. Our team are the interface between the Land and Property team within Surrey County Council and our station commanders and crews in dealing with property defects, routine maintenance and design on new redevelopments. 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. About the Service Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has the responsibility of protecting over one million people who live in the 650 square miles of Surrey. The Service employs just under 700 people across the County in a variety of roles. Comprising both uniformed personnel and support staff, they all share one vision: With you, making Surrey safer. We do this by: S erving the needs of our community. F lexibly responding to a constantly changing environment. R ecognising and embedding diversity in everything we do. S olving challenges through intelligence driven collaboration, innovation and improvement. The values below will be crucial in delivering our corporate strategy and are what we draw on to make a difference for Surrey residents. We expect all our staff to embody these values. Fairness and Respect : We embrace diversity and promote a culture of inclusivity. Responsibility : We are answerable for our decisions and actions. Professionalism : We will always be the best we can be. Honesty and integrity : We are truthful and trustworthy. We do the right About the Role The successful applicant will form a small and committed team whose priority is to provide proactive and response support at our stations. As the Property Portfolio Lead - West, a number of stations will fall within your remit and you will be the interface between Land and Property, who own the buildings, and the crews who live and work within the stations. You will be able to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment as well as having a positive and flexible attitude to all aspects of your work. With a good level of commitment to your own development, you will also be able to undertake intensive initial training and study in your own time. You will be able to work equally well as part of a small team or on your own. Your Application To be considered for interview, your application will clearly evidence the following (please address these criteria in your supporting statement): Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior and or current experience working in a similar setting Ability to grasp new technology fast A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Applications close on Friday 16th of August 2026. Interviews will be held from the 23rd - 30th of August, with a decision expected shortly afterwards. 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 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.

This role has a starting salary of 28,546 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a Team Administrator to join our fantastic Social Care & Fostering Administration Team on a Fixed Term/Secondment basis. The position will be based at The St Francis Centre in Guildford. The position is open to hybrid working . This means that for a minimum two days a week (on a rota basis) you'll work from our office, and the remainder of the week is worked from home. If you are looking for a new challenge within a fast-paced administrative team in a Social Care & Fostering setting and you are someone who loves to improve and learn new skills - we want to hear from you! 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 Role Working within our Social Care & Fostering Administration Team you will play an integral part in the day-to-day running of the department, and all things admin. In this role you will organise and minute a variety of multi-agency meetings on behalf of the Social Care teams and distribute minutes to involved parties, ensuring timescales are met. As a Team Administrator, up to 70% of the role is minuting meetings that are unable to be recorded due to the professionals and agencies we work with. These meetings also have national statutory timeframes and could be used in court proceedings. You will also provide an efficient telephone service to our stakeholders and service users; liaising with professionals both within social care and with partner agencies, such as Police, Health, Education and Legal. You will keep track of information, update and maintain spreadsheets and databases, and provide performance information to line managers and other departments when requested. As our Team Administrator you will need to be highly organised, willing to take responsibility and initiative, and comfortable setting your own priorities and meeting deadlines. You will be key in making sure that everything is in place to guarantee all runs smoothly for the processes and teams you support. "It is great working with such kind and considerate colleagues, who always look out for one another and communicate well with tasks, which are always delegated fairly within the team. The Management Team are very supportive and always listen so you know you are being heard, which really boosts morale" - GB, Team Administrator, South West. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Prior administration experience in a customer-focused environment, working with highly confidential information Ability to work as part of a team, whilst being proactive and using initiative with a commitment to your own professional development Excellent customer service, and both verbal and written communication skills Experience in minuting taking, typing directly onto a laptop Excellent IT skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office Ability to take a confident and organised approach to your work to tight deadlines To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please outline your administration experience. Note-taking support to meetings is a large part of this role. Please give evidence, with examples, of your laptop note taking experience. Please describe, and give examples of, how you maintain good customer service. Please list the skills and any qualifications you have that are relevant to this job. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 11/08/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Interviews will be in person at The St Francis Centre and should last approximately 45/60 minutes. It will include 8 competency based questions and a minute taking exercise. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation 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 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.

The salary range for this role is 38,958.40 to 48,718.40 per annum (pro-rata 48,698 to 60,898 FTE), based on working 28.8hours per week. This is depending on experience (with a Lawyers Career Scheme providing the opportunity for permanent staff to progress to 60,898). Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your career in Childcare Law? We are seeking a Child Protection Lawyer to join our fantastic legal team, based at Victoria Gate in Woking. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes coming together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable (even when working remotely!) so there will always be someone to provide you with support and discuss matters. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) 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 Role As a Child Protection Lawyer at Surrey, you will join a supportive, successful and Lexcel accredited in-house legal team that delivers effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the Council. Our team culture is one which is supportive and engaged. We have regular team away days where we connect and collaborate with one another, leaving us feeling motivated and energised about our roles. You will be expected to carry out a range of key responsibilities, which will include: Managing a varied and interesting childcare caseload consisting of both pre-proceedings and applications before the Court Undertaking advocacy on behalf of the County Council Providing expert legal advice to the Council in respect of its duties and responsibilities in respect of children and young people, including those in respect of adoption You will be supported through training, regular supervision and development plans to continue learning and developing your expertise and to achieve successful progression through the career scheme. If joining us on a permanent basis, you will have the opportunity to join our Lawyers Career Scheme which will allow for accelerated career and salary progression based on performance. Working together with frontline Children's Services to safeguard children, we play a pivotal role in the Council's drive to ensure no one is left behind. We were previously nominated for a STARS in Surrey award for teamwork and get consistently excellent client feedback. If you are interested in developing and enhancing your existing skills whilst undertaking quality and varied work in the area of child protection, we'd love to hear from you! A current Lawyer in the team says "As a team lawyer at Surrey County Council, my daily work involves working collaboratively with social workers and other professionals, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each case and fostering a holistic approach to problem-solving. This enables us to develop tailored legal strategies that address the specific needs of the children and families involved in cases spanning a broad-spectrum including PLO proceedings, care proceedings, deprivation of liberty applications, among others. In this role, I have the responsibility of representing and advising clients in diverse childcare cases ranging from initial proceedings to complex matters like adoption and special guardianship. The flexibility provided by agile working enhances my work-life balance, allowing me to adapt my working hours and locations to accommodate personal commitments while fulfilling my professional responsibilities." Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are Solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX (with family ligation and advocacy practice rights) who is eligible to practise in England and Wales and has (or be in a position to apply for) a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority. You are able to manage a full and varied caseload and deliver innovative solutions with appropriate supervision. You have excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners and professionals. You have experience of or an aptitude for advocacy. You have an understanding of and are able to uphold the values of Surrey County Council. You ideally have experience in Family Law in either the private or public sector. We recognise transferable skills and have a track record of supporting Lawyers to further develop their skills in this rewarding area. You will be trained and supported to undertake advocacy commensurate with your experience and alongside this will hold a quality caseload of child protection cases. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Margaret McDermott, Principal Solicitor via email at . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16th August 2026 with interviews to follow in the week commencing 24th August 2026. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Should you wish to join a large, friendly, dedicated and experienced team of lawyers please click the apply button below to submit your application! 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 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.

This permanent role has salary range of 63,823 to 70,099 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Highways and Planning legal team as a Q ualified Senior Solicitor or Lawyer . We are looking for a flexible and motivated colleague to join this friendly team. Our work is interesting and varied and we work for informed and appreciative client teams. The Council adopts a hybrid working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to our offices in Reigate and Weybridge combined with remote or home working. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week). The team are very approachable with regular catch ups when working remotely. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) 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 The team sits alongside other teams in the County's Legal Services, supporting the work of the County as Highway Authority and Minerals and Waste Planning Authority. The teams lawyers draft highways and planning agreements, providing advice on planning and highways enforcement, DCO work, appeals, and related litigation. We assist with reports to Committee and Cabinet and provide training for client teams. Our support of officers on enforcement directly benefits residents ensuring that obstruction, encroachment and planning breaches are addressed effectively. About the Role As a Senior Lawyer within the Highways and Planning legal team, you will conduct a number of highways and planning agreements, countryside and highways enforcement and mineral planning advice, working in a committed and positive way, sometimes to tight deadlines. Other work includes advising on general highways and planning issues, local government matters and have conduct of any related appeals / litigation. We work collaboratively with fellow lawyers in our District and Borough legal teams. The person appointed to this post will have conduct of a number of highways and planning agreements, advise clients on highways and countryside laws regulations and enforcement options some high profile, securing significant benefits for Surrey residents. You will advise on general highways and planning issues, planning enforcement, local government law, Commons, Village Greens, Public Rights of Way, drainage and flooding, and have conduct of any related litigation. You will advise Members, particularly Members of the County's Planning and Regulatory Committee. You will deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required. The work is fast-paced and key to the delivery of the Council's strategic goals. As a Senior Lawyer, you will have good experience in the relevant areas of law and the following skills and abilities: Negotiating highways and planning agreements; Providing solutions focussed advice on a range of planning and highways matters Drafting briefs to Counsel; Drafting and servicing highways notices and TROs and advising on DMMOs; Involvement in s78 TCPA 1990 appeals and drafting of related s106 agreements; Supervision of paralegal and solicitor roles; Managing competing priorities to achieve client deadlines; Exemplary client care. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You are a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate issued by the relevant regulatory authority; Demonstrate recent legal experience in the relevant areas of highways and planning law; Experience of working with clients at all levels and ability to give clear, accurate and practical advice; Effective team working; Ability to negotiate a range of highways and planning legal agreements and be able to provide practical clear advice on a range of highways and planning matters; Ability to take on urgent, and sometimes unfamiliar, matters at short notice; Ability to manage competing priorities to achieve client deadlines. This post has been designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This advert closes at 23:59 on 9th 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! 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.

This role has a starting salary of 55,486 per annum, based on a 36 working week. This is a fixed term contract / secondment opportunity until March 31st 2027. We are hiring a Change Manager to join our Procurement team and play a key role in shaping the future of local government services across Surrey. We support hybrid working with the right balance and come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home arrangements. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) 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 Role This is an exciting opportunity to develop your professional career in a team that provides a great working environment where you are supported and given a platform to develop. Some previous experience in procurement is ideal and we welcome applications from people with a range of commercial experience and from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to have a good level of understanding of the implications of working within a public sector environment. Procurement is supporting Local Government Restructure (LGR) and there are many contracts that need to be transferred to our new unitary structures. The Procurement Team manages approximately 1.5bn of annual spend with external suppliers, procuring everything from software to social care services, cleaning products to highway maintenance. As a Change Manager, you will support and enable our move to a Future Surrey model - helping to facilitate the complex changes involved in moving from a two tier to a unitary local government model. You will work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders, gathering and managing data to enable a smooth transition to take place. Procurement plays a key role across Surrey County Council in terms of supporting how public money is spent well, and making sure that it is spent both in a compliant way as well as obtaining best value from it - e.g. reducing carbon emissions and adding social value. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills: Proactive and able to offer innovative ideas for improvements Excellent customer focus Want to be part of a busy, supportive and friendly team and be a strong team player Want to contribute to providing high-quality public services across Surrey County Council Experience in building and managing strong stakeholder relationships Great communication skills Good knowledge and understanding of public sector To apply, we request that you submit a personal statement and a CV that shows how you would fit for the role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 04/08/2026 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! 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.

Job Introduction We have opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across North East and North West Surrey. The salary range for Advanced Social Workers is £52,884 - £56,175 per annum. This is inclusive of a market supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. To help us achieve our ambitions for children and families we are looking for dedicated, and compassionate practitioners who are child focused and committed to relationship-based social work to join us. As an Advanced Social Worker (ASW) you'll enjoy mentoring and collaborating with less experienced social workers within the team supporting their development. We aim for you to hold a reduced caseload to enable you to support effectively whilst also deputising for the Team Manager when needed. This is a great role for anyone looking to enhance their professional development and take a step towards a management position. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our staff, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Three years post-qualified experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, 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 you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (No more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. Contact Us Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work, so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. We look forward to hearing from you! 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. 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 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 . click apply for full job details